COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
420 EAST 14TH STREET
COZAD, NE 69130
432 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cozad Elementary School, located at 420 East 14th Street in Cozad, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Cozad Community Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. The school focuses on building strong academic foundations in core subjects while simultaneously prioritizing the social-emotional development and well-being of its young learners.

The school is recognized for its connection to the close-knit Cozad community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local residents. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success, Cozad Elementary integrates modern teaching practices with a commitment to student achievement. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space that prepares children to transition successfully into the higher grade levels within the district.
432
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    317 (73.4%)
  • Hispanic
    85 (19.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    13 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
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: COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)784-3462
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 76

* 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 61
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 81
Gender Ratio