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GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8105 9TH AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68845

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 11 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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About GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glenwood Elementary School in Kearney, Nebraska is a public school for kids in grades PK–5. Glenwood Elementary School has 126 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.This means that teachers can give each student more individual attention and support.The school follows a standard elementary curriculum that focuses on basic skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.Activity enrichment like integration of technology, arts, and social-emotional learning projects help make the academic experience more complete and encourage both academic and personal growth.Glenwood Elementary School has a small student body, but it is made up of students from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic standings, which makes for a welcoming and educational collaboration environment.According to the U. S. News, 87% of students do well in math and about 67% do well in reading.This shows that the students are doing well compared to other students. Per-pupil spending goes toward classroom supplies, teaching materials, and educational programs.Glenwood Elementary School is in a family-friendly neighborhood and is known for its positive educational setting and close-knit community.Overall, the school is a good choice for families looking for a good elementary school because it has good academics along with a caring environment, making it one of the best elementary school in Nebraska.

GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

8105 9TH AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68845

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Phone

(308) 698-8240

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 67% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
126
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at GLENWOOD 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 7:30 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 95.24%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 4.76%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
95.24%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.76%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 126
43.65%
55 Female
56.35%
71 Male

Student Population

126 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

630 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school recently hosted a very successful “Book Blast” event, through which every student received at least eight new books — thanks to about 95 families who raised over $15,000 in donations to enrich home libraries and boost reading at school.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities do kids at Glenwood Elementary School do outside of school?

Ans. Students can join clubs for sports, music, art, and STEM.

Q2. Are there programs for kids to do after school?

Ans. Yes, supervised programs offer help with homework and other activities that make learning more fun.

Q3. What does Glenwood Elementary do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. There are counseling services, PE programs, and programs for learning about social and emotional issues.

Q4. Do parents want to help out?

Ans. Families can help out in the classroom, go to events, and support school programs.

Q5: How does technology fit into learning?

Ans. Students use computers, tablets, 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

WR

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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