WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1205 S 2nd St in Norfolk, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Norfolk 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 creates a structured yet nurturing learning environment aimed at building core literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills during the formative years of childhood.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Washington Elementary plays a vital role in the local Norfolk community by acting as a hub for neighborhood families. The school emphasizes character development and inclusive education, striving to prepare its students for their transition to middle school while encouraging a sense of belonging. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and community engagement, the school remains committed to ensuring that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to succeed in their early educational journey.

227

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	126
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

Hispanic
126 (55.5%)
White
76 (33.5%)
Two or More
10 (4.4%)
Black
8 (3.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)

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:	NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)644-2557
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50