SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

373 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Shell Creek Elementary School, located at 16786 280th St in Columbus, Nebraska, is a rural public school that serves the educational needs of students in the surrounding agricultural community. As part of the Lakeview Community Schools district, the institution is known for its smaller, close-knit environment, which allows for a more personalized approach to instruction and fosters strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

The school is characterized by its commitment to academic fundamentals and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive learning atmosphere, Shell Creek aims to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school within the broader district. Its location in a quiet, rural setting provides a distinct educational experience that prioritizes stability, individual attention, and a strong sense of community pride.

373

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	84
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
284 (76.1%)
Hispanic
84 (22.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
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:	LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)564-8008
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 35

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 49