EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1503 PLUM CREEK PARKWAY
LEXINGTON, NE 68850
279 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Early Learning Academy, located at 1503 Plum Creek Parkway in Lexington, Nebraska, is a dedicated educational facility focused on the developmental needs of young children. As an early childhood program, the academy is designed to provide a structured, nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive growth during the formative years. By focusing on school readiness, the center aims to prepare children for their transition into the K-12 public school system by establishing a strong academic and behavioral foundation.

The academy serves the Lexington community by offering professional childcare and educational programming tailored to meet the unique requirements of toddlers and preschoolers. Through a balance of play-based learning and guided instruction, the school emphasizes early literacy, social interaction, and motor skill development. By providing a safe and supportive space for students, Early Learning Academy plays a vital role in supporting working families while ensuring that local children have access to the essential tools needed for long-term educational success.
279
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
24.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    238 (85.3%)
  • Black
    20 (7.2%)
  • White
    18 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)324-1841
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 279
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
EARLY INTERVENTION/HOMEBOUND
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 0 Students
1501 PLUM CREEK PARKWAY
LEXINGTON, NE 68850 (0.0 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K