GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELEM-GORDON

GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
500 W SECOND
GORDON, NE 69343
156 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Gordon-Rushville Elementary, located at 500 West Second Street in Gordon, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational anchor for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Gordon-Rushville Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while working to create a supportive environment that reflects the tight-knit nature of the Nebraska Panhandle.

The school plays a vital role in the Gordon community by providing a structured setting that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By focusing on small-town values and individualized attention, Gordon-Rushville Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades. Through its location and commitment to the student body, the school remains a focal point for families living in and around the Gordon area.
156
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (56.4%)
  • American Indian
    31 (19.9%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (12.2%)
  • Two or More
    17 (10.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
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: GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (308)282-0216
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 23
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 20
Gender Ratio