PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD

PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in PLATTSMOUTH, NE with about 164 students. With about 7 teachers, PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD, located at 902 Main St in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, functions as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Plattsmouth Community Schools district, the center focuses on early childhood education, providing a structured environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth before children transition into elementary school. The program emphasizes play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices to help prepare students for long-term academic success.

The facility serves as a critical resource for local families, offering specialized instruction tailored to the unique learning styles of preschool-aged children. By prioritizing early intervention and foundational skill-building—such as literacy, numeracy, and social interaction—the school aims to create a supportive bridge between home and the formal K-12 education system. Its location in downtown Plattsmouth places it centrally within the community, reinforcing its role as an accessible hub for early childhood development in the area.

For more information, contact PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD at (402) 296-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

902 MAIN ST
PLATTSMOUTH, NE 68048-1800
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PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD is a public school in PLATTSMOUTH, NE with about 164 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
164
Teachers:
7
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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.

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School Demographics for 164 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Two or more races
3.0%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.