HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1501 FRONT ST
HENDERSON, NE 68371
176 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Heartland Community Elementary School, located in Henderson, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Heartland Community Schools district, the elementary program focuses on providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering character development, aiming to prepare students for both their future academic endeavors and their roles as active members of the community.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. By maintaining a close-knit environment, Heartland Community Elementary is able to offer individualized attention and a curriculum that reflects the values of the local area. Through various extracurricular opportunities and a collaborative approach to education, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages student growth, curiosity, and academic success within the Nebraska educational framework.
176
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    167 (94.9%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    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: HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)723-4434
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 34
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 21
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Charter School 112 Students
458 5TH ST
HAMPTON, NE 68843 (8.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th