Kahoa Elementary School

7700 Leighton St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kahoa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kahoa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Kahoa Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Kahoa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kahoa Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#97 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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64%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kahoa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kahoa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
78%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NE.
0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Kahoa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kahoa Elementary School's ranking?
Kahoa Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Kahoa Elementary School often compared to?
Kahoa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastridge Elementary School, Pyrtle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Kahoa Elementary School?
540 students attend Kahoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kahoa Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahoa Elementary School?
Kahoa Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kahoa Elementary School offer ?
Kahoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kahoa Elementary School part of?
Kahoa Elementary School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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