ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1000 N MAIN
ATKINSON, NE 68713
189 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Atkinson Elementary School, located at 1000 N Main in Atkinson, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Holt Public Schools district. Situated in a small, tight-knit rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of secondary education while instilling a sense of local pride and community responsibility.

As a vital pillar of the Atkinson area, the elementary school is known for its commitment to personalized instruction and its close partnership with local families. The faculty prioritizes creating a safe, engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through various classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities. With its small-town setting, Atkinson Elementary provides a stable and nurturing space that allows students to develop strong foundational skills and positive relationships with both peers and educators.
189
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (89.9%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)925-5483
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 31
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STUART PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 117 Students
404 E 2ND
STUART, NE 68780 (9.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th