BEATRICE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
201 SOUTH CEDAR STREET
BEATRICE, NE 68310
226 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Beatrice Community Preschool, located at 201 South Cedar Street in Beatrice, Nebraska, is a local educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young children. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes early childhood education by providing a structured environment where children can engage in social interaction, cognitive development, and play-based learning. The school serves as an important resource for local families, helping to prepare students for the transition into primary schooling by fostering basic academic skills and social-emotional growth.

The preschool is well-regarded for its role in the Beatrice community, often acting as a bridge between home life and the formal school system. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere, the staff works to instill a sense of curiosity and confidence in their students. Located centrally in the city, the facility remains an accessible option for parents seeking a stable, foundational learning experience for their children during these critical early years of development.
226
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
25.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    199 (88.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)223-1585
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 226
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL
SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
Charter School
313 W 1ST STREET
BLUE SPRING, NE 68318 (9.4 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K