ELWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
502 FIRST AVE
ELWOOD, NE 68937
68 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Elwood High School, located at 502 First Ave in Elwood, Nebraska, serves as a central educational pillar for the small, tight-knit community of Dawson County. As part of the Elwood Public Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual growth and academic development.

Beyond core academics, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Elwood by fostering a strong sense of community spirit through extracurricular activities and athletics. By combining traditional educational values with a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether in higher education or the workforce—Elwood High School maintains its reputation as a cornerstone of local development and student success in the region.
68
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (86.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (11.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)785-2491
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio