Cavett Elementary School
Cavett Elementary School serves 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cavett Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cavett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Cavett Elementary School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cavett Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Cavett Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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 | #24 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Cavett Elementary School is Southwest High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Scott Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adams Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Adams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 827 students
1.0 miles
7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1121 1.0 PK-5 827 - Lincoln Humann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 500 students
1.2 miles
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145 1.2 PK-5 500 - Lincoln Scott Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,146 student
1.2 miles
2200 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1218 1.2 6-8 1,146 - Lincoln Wysong Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
1.7 miles
7901 Blanchard Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185 1.7 PK-5 435 - Lincoln Southwest High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,946 student
1.8 miles
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306 1.8 9-12 1,946
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