OVERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
401 7TH ST
OVERTON, NE 68863
167 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Overton Elementary School, located at 401 7th St in Overton, Nebraska, serves as the primary educational facility for the youngest students in the Overton Public Schools district. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit community environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to maintain a supportive and focused academic atmosphere. The school is committed to providing a strong foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its student body.

Situated in the heart of the community, the school acts as a central hub for local families, often prioritizing personalized attention to ensure that individual learning needs are met. By integrating traditional curriculum with community-oriented values, Overton Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education. The school's presence in the village of Overton reflects the district’s dedication to providing accessible, high-quality public education within a small, rural setting.
167
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    142 (85.0%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (13.8%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
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: OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)987-2424
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 27
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ELM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELM CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 215 Students
230 EAST CALKINS AVENUE
ELM CREEK, NE 68836 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th