PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD

159 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Plattsmouth Early Childhood, located at 902 Main St in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, functions as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Plattsmouth Community Schools district, the center focuses on early childhood education, providing a structured environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth before children transition into elementary school. The program emphasizes play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices to help prepare students for long-term academic success.

The facility serves as a critical resource for local families, offering specialized instruction tailored to the unique learning styles of preschool-aged children. By prioritizing early intervention and foundational skill-building—such as literacy, numeracy, and social interaction—the school aims to create a supportive bridge between home and the formal K-12 education system. Its location in downtown Plattsmouth places it centrally within the community, reinforcing its role as an accessible hub for early childhood development in the area.

159

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	23
Black	7
Two or More	10

White
119 (74.8%)
Hispanic
23 (14.5%)
Two or More
10 (6.3%)
Black
7 (4.4%)

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:	PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)296-5250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 159