PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction PLATTE CENTER, NE Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Columbus, NE SchoolScore™ C (65.3)
  • 168 Students
  • 11.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (402)246-3465 Phone
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PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLATTE CENTER, NE 68653
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (65.3)
168
Students
11.7
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(402)246-3465
Phone

PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Elementary school located in PLATTE CENTER, NEBRASKA, operated by the LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 168 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Nebraska Elementary School Average
Enrollment
168.0
State avg: 297.0
▼ 43% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.42:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▲ 10% worse
Free Lunch %
49.4%
State avg: 26.6%
▲ 86% worse
School Details
School Name
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
310011200494
State School ID
NE-710005000-710005004
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
155 PLATTE ST
City
PLATTE CENTER
State
Nebraska
ZIP Code
68653
County
Platte County
Metro Area
Columbus, NE
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3101
State Leg. Upper
31022
State Leg. Lower
N
Latitude
41.54015
Longitude
-97.48234
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
168
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.7
Teachers FTE
📐
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 83 49.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
LEAID
3100112
State LEA ID
NE-710005000
Phone
(402)563-2345
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
COLUMBUS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$15,965K
Federal Revenue
$1,192K
State Revenue
$2,600K
Local Revenue
$12,173K
Total Expenditure
$15,933K
Instruction Exp.
$8,457K
Support Services
$4,286K
Other Current Exp.
$673K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS · High
6.3 mi
2
LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS · Middle
6.3 mi
3
SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBUS · Elementary
7.6 mi
4
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS · High
8.1 mi
5
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH
COLUMBUS · Elementary
8.4 mi
6
ESU 7 LEARNING ACADEMY
COLUMBUS · Other
8.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
168 students are enrolled at PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 11.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 06.
Is PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the Columbus, NE metropolitan area.
What school district does PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district.
How much does LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?
The LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS district spends approximately $94,839,286 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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