CODY-KILGORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CODY-KILGORE PUBLIC SCHS
100 NTH BURLINGTON STREET
KILGORE, NE 69216
73 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cody-Kilgore Elementary School, located at 100 North Burlington Street in Kilgore, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the rural Cody-Kilgore Unified School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and focused individual attention. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to the district's secondary facilities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cody-Kilgore Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Nebraska Sandhills region. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community, the school cultivates a supportive atmosphere designed to help students reach their full potential. With its focus on foundational skills and community values, the school remains dedicated to providing a quality education that reflects the unique needs and spirit of its rural setting.
73
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    61 (83.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.7%)
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: CODY-KILGORE PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (402)966-2291
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 5
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 12
Gender Ratio