KNICKREHM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2013 N OAK ST
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Knickrehm Elementary School, located in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public school serving a diverse student population in the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its students. Serving children from preschool through fifth grade, the school emphasizes the importance of community and partnership between families and educators to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Knickrehm Elementary integrates various resources to address the diverse needs of its student body, including English Language Learner (ELL) programs and specialized support services. The school fosters a culture of inclusivity and engagement, often hosting events that encourage parental involvement and community spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional learning, Knickrehm strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

263

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNICKREHM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	189
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
189 (71.9%)
White
61 (23.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)385-5927
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 12

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 41