GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

254 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Gering Early Childhood Program, located at 1725 13th St in Gering, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Gering Public Schools district, the program focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing play-based learning, social-emotional growth, and foundational academic skills, the school aims to support the holistic development of preschoolers during these critical formative years.

In addition to its classroom curriculum, the program is recognized for its commitment to early intervention and accessibility, often providing specialized support services to ensure that all children, regardless of their starting point, have the tools necessary to succeed. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community connection, the Gering Early Childhood Program plays a vital role in setting a positive educational trajectory for children in the Gering area, helping them build the confidence and curiosity needed for lifelong learning.

254

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

127.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	82
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

White
156 (61.4 %)
Hispanic
82 (32.3 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)436-2350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	127.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 254