Bertrand Elementary School

Bertrand Elementary School is a small public elementary school located in the remote rural community of Bertrand, Nebraska. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade with an enrollment of 127 students and offers a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. With eleven full-time equivalent teachers, Bertrand Elementary provides personalized attention to its young learners.

The academic performance at Bertrand Elementary shows room for improvement, as indicated by the school’s MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and a state ranking of #408 out of 974 schools in Nebraska (58th percentile). The ELA/Reading proficiency rate stands at 52%, while Math proficiency is 40%. Despite these statistics, the school community focuses on supporting student development and growth.

Bertrand Elementary School sits on a single street within its small town setting, fostering close-knit relationships among students, teachers, and families. Located in a rural area, the school benefits from a tight-knit community that values education and supports children's learning journeys.

With an enrollment of 127 students, Bertrand Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Bertrand Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.