GRETNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gretna Elementary School, located at 801 South St in Gretna, Nebraska, serves as a foundational academic institution within the growing Gretna Public Schools district. As one of the elementary buildings in a community known for its rapid expansion and strong suburban character, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for middle school through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gretna community, reflecting the district's commitment to academic excellence and student development. It emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering social-emotional growth. With a focus on high expectations and active parent-teacher collaboration, Gretna Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that helps young students build the necessary skills to succeed as they transition through their formative years.

374

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRETNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
339 (90.6%)
Hispanic
14 (3.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.5%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)332-3341
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 31

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75