CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
604 W 1ST
MC COOK, NE 69001
181 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 604 W 1st Street in McCook, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McCook Public Schools district. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student body. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills, while also encouraging student participation in a variety of school activities that promote community and personal growth.

Within the broader context of the McCook community, Central Elementary plays a vital role in preparing students for their future academic endeavors. The school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Nebraska education, where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention and close partnerships with families. By focusing on fundamental educational standards and cultivating a positive school culture, Central Elementary School remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to helping every child build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
181
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    156 (86.2%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • 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: MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)345-3976
Grade Range: 4th - 5th
Total Students: 181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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
Grade 4 95
Grade 5 86
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MC COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MC COOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 411 Students
1500 W 3RD ST
MC COOK, NE 69001 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd