MINDEN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
123 N MINDEN AVE
MINDEN, NE 68959
239 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Minden East Elementary School, located at 123 N Minden Ave in Minden, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Minden Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors within the Minden community.

Beyond its focus on classroom instruction, Minden East Elementary is deeply integrated into the local culture of Minden. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to help students thrive. With its commitment to small-town educational values and personalized attention, the school serves as a cornerstone for early childhood development, ensuring that students receive the guidance and resources necessary to build confidence and essential skills during their formative years.
239
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    209 (87.4%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3%)
  • Black
    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: MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)832-2460
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 33
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 51
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
AXTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AXTELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Charter School 200 Students
500 MAIN ST
AXTELL, NE 68924 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th