LAWRENCE - NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAWRENCE - NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 school district, located in NELSON, NE with about 44 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 3 teachers, LAWRENCE - NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lawrence-Nelson Middle School, located at 850 S Nevada in Nelson, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Lawrence-Nelson Public Schools district, the middle school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development, preparing students for the rigorous expectations of their future secondary education while emphasizing the core values of the rural community it serves.
Beyond academics, the school plays an integral role in the social fabric of Nuckolls County by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-based events. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Lawrence-Nelson Middle School is able to offer a personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to address individual student needs more effectively. The institution remains dedicated to upholding the district's standards of excellence, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute positively to their town and the broader state of Nebraska.
For more information, contact LAWRENCE - NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (402) 225-3371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NELSON, NE 68961-0368
(402) 225-3371
LAWRENCE - NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in NELSON, NE with about 44 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
- Total Students:
- 44
- Teachers:
- 3.61
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 44 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAWRENCE - NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.