ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE

SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
550 7TH ST
SYRACUSE, NE 68446
277 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
The Elementary School at Syracuse, located at 550 7th St in Syracuse, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential academic skills in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Syracuse by fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With its location in Otoe County, the school benefits from the close-knit community culture characteristic of the region, ensuring that students receive individualized attention. The facility is dedicated to preparing its young learners for future success by maintaining high educational standards while encouraging a positive and engaging school climate.
277
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    262 (94.6%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7%)
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: SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)269-2382
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 52
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 59
Gender Ratio