PLATTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Plattsmouth Elementary School, located at 1724 8th Ave in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plattsmouth Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. By fostering a sense of community and encouraging active participation, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Plattsmouth Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and student well-being. The school typically provides a variety of resources, including special education services, extracurricular activities, and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a commitment to collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

460

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	52
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
371 (80.7%)
Hispanic
52 (11.3%)
Two or More
27 (5.9%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)296-4173
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 95

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 98