WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
312 DOUGLAS STREET
WAYNE, NE 68787
499 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Wayne Elementary School, located at 312 Douglas Street in Wayne, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Wayne Community Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility among its students. The facility typically serves students in the early grade levels, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills during their formative years.

Beyond its academic focus, Wayne Elementary is known for being a cornerstone of the Wayne community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators and staff work collaboratively with parents to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and engaging learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, encouraging them to become active and positive contributors to their community as they progress through their academic journey.
499
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    378 (75.8%)
  • Hispanic
    99 (19.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
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: WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)375-3854
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 67
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 64
Grade 6 91
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 341 Students
802 HIGHLAND
WAKEFIELD, NE 68784 (8.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
WINSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WINSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 136 Students
203 CRAWFORD AVE
WINSIDE, NE 68790 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th