Serving 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kooser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kooser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kooser Elementary School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kooser Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kooser Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
63%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kooser Elementary School's ranking?
Kooser Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Kooser Elementary School often compared to?
Kooser Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wysong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Kooser Elementary School?
824 students attend Kooser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kooser Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kooser Elementary School?
Kooser Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kooser Elementary School offer ?
Kooser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kooser Elementary School part of?
Kooser Elementary School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2020
I love looser it is the best everyone is nice ms. Jawlensky is the best principal ever.
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