ELEMENTARY AT BENNET

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Elementary at Bennet** is a public school located in the small village of Bennet, Nebraska, serving students in the Bennet and Palmyra area. As part of the Palmyra District OR-1, the school focuses on providing a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth for students in their early elementary years.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to education. By leveraging the benefits of a rural setting, the school prioritizes strong communication between teachers, parents, and the local community to foster an engaging learning experience. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, Elementary at Bennet focuses on both core curriculum standards and the development of strong character traits.

385

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELEMENTARY AT BENNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
363 (94.3%)
Hispanic
10 (2.6%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1
Phone:	(402)782-3535
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 60

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67