SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

201 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shelby-Rising City Elementary School, located at 650 N Walnut in Shelby, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Shelby-Rising City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on the foundational academic and social-emotional development of students in the early grades. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school integrates various opportunities for student growth, promoting a well-rounded education. The facility serves as a cornerstone of the Shelby community, reflecting the district's dedication to preparing students for future success through consistent support, modern instructional practices, and a culture that values academic excellence and character development.

201

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	40
Two or More	1
American Indian	5

White
155 (77.1%)
Hispanic
40 (19.9%)
American Indian
5 (2.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

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:	SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)527-5946
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 29

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 41