LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Lost Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Columbus, Nebraska, serving students within the Columbus Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that focuses on the core academic development of students in their foundational years. By offering a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare children for both middle school success and long-term personal growth.

In addition to its academic focus, Lost Creek Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the local Columbus community to enhance the overall student experience. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

318

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	136
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

White
158 (49.7%)
Hispanic
136 (42.8%)
Black
14 (4.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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:	COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)563-7045
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 57

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 77