Arnold Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1120
Arnold Elementary School serves 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Arnold Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Arnold Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Arnold Elementary School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 757 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arnold Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arnold Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #420 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 19% |
| Black | 5% | 7% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arnold Elementary School is Malcolm Jr/sr High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Schoo Middle School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fredstrom Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Fredstrom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
3.3 miles
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140 3.3 PK-5 469 - Lincoln West Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
3.5 miles
630 W Dawes Ave
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1168 3.5 PK-5 523 - Lincoln Lakeview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
3.8 miles
300 Capitol Beach Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68528
(402) 436-1149 3.8 PK-5 413 - Lincoln Schoo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 862 students
4.4 miles
700 Penrose Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1222 4.4 6-8 862 - Lincoln Belmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 749 students
4.8 miles
3425 N 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1124 4.8 PK-5 749
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