SILVER LAKE ELEM SCH-BLADEN

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
401 WEBSTER
BLADEN, NE 68928
135 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Silver Lake Elementary School, located in Bladen, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational pillar for the rural community within the Silver Lake Public Schools district. As a small-town institution, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from dedicated faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Bladen, emphasizing a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that fosters both academic growth and character development for its young learners.

Beyond standard academics, Silver Lake Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community values and the unique advantages of a rural educational setting. By maintaining small class sizes, the school ensures that students have ample opportunity to engage with their teachers and peers, promoting a collaborative environment. It serves as a central hub for families in the area, balancing foundational instruction with the goal of preparing students for successful transitions into secondary education.
135
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    128 (94.8%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7%)
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: SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)756-1311
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 26
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 12
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BLUE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Charter School 183 Students
606 S SYCAMORE
BLUE HILL, NE 68930 (7.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th