BAYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
400 EAST 8TH STREET
BAYARD, NE 69334
166 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Bayard Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Bayard, Nebraska, serving students in the Bayard Public Schools district. As the primary elementary institution for the area, the school is central to the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle and high school levels within the district.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a supportive educational environment tailored to the needs of students in the Nebraska Panhandle. By emphasizing core curriculum subjects and fostering a small-school culture, Bayard Elementary aims to provide personalized attention to its students. It functions as a hub for local families, prioritizing student engagement and community involvement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.
166
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    125 (75.3%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (19.3%)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)586-1211
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 32
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 22
Gender Ratio