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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

300 W 24TH ST, KEARNEY, NE, 68845

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 60 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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About CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Central Elementary School is a public school in Kearney, Nebraska, that teaches kids in grades PK–5. The school has about 271 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which means that classes are small and students get consistent help with their learning. The curriculum at Central Elementary School is like that of other elementary schools and focuses on basic reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The school also helps kids grow by offering enrichment activities like using technology, arts programs, and activities that help them learn about their feelings and how to deal with them. The students come from different places, which makes the learning environment a little bit different. U.S. data According to the news, 72% of students at Central Elementary School were at or above the proficient level in math, and 52% were proficient in reading. This proves that the school did well in the main subjects. The amount of money spent on each student is about the same as the district's average. This money goes toward classroom supplies, teaching materials, and programs that help students. Kearney families should send their kids to Central Elementary School because it has good test scores, a structured learning environment, and a caring community, making it one of the best schools in Nebraska.

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

300 W 24TH ST, KEARNEY, NE, 68845

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Phone

(308) 698-8040

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 52% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
271
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 60 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.09%
Asian 1.85%
Hispanic 32.47%
Black 2.58%
Two+ Races 3.32%
Native Am. 1.85%
White
56.09%
Asian
1.85%
Hispanic
32.47%
Black
2.58%
Two+ Races
3.32%
Native Am.
1.85%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 271
42.8%
116 Female
57.2%
155 Male

Student Population

271 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

271 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

To improve student safety and accessibility, the school district has approved plans to build a new south-side entrance for Central Elementary — a significant infrastructure upgrade due to the historic nature of the building and previous lack of vestibule/controlled access.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of enrichment activities are there at Central Elementary?

Ans. Students can join art, music, and sports teams, as well as STEM clubs.

Q2. Do you offer programs after school?

Ans. Yes, there are homework clubs, fun programs, and activities that help kids learn more.

Q3: What does Central Elementary do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. The school offers counseling, health education, and physical education programs.

Q4. Do parents want to get involved with the school?

Ans. Families can help out, go to school events, and join committees.

Q5. What kinds of technology do students have access to?

Ans. Students can use tablets, laptops, and online learning tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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