SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
401 WALNUT ST
SUTHERLAND, NE 69165
164 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Sutherland Elementary School, located at 401 Walnut Street in Sutherland, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Sutherland Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering the social and emotional development of its youth.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Sutherland, reflecting the values of a tight-knit rural community. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and supportive teacher-student relationships, Sutherland Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. It serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to cultivate a positive academic foundation for all its residents.
164
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    147 (89.6%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (7.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    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: SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)386-4656
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 23
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 300 Students
301 S LINCOLN
HERSHEY, NE 69143 (6.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th