Hartley Elementary School

730 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68503

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Tel: (402) 436-1139

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Hartley Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Hartley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hartley Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

341 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hartley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hartley Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#755 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hartley Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hartley 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hartley 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

9:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hartley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

27%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hartley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

18%

White

37%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hartley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.75

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Hartley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hartley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lincoln Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hartley Elementary School's ranking?

Hartley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Hartley Elementary School often compared to?

Hartley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

How many students attend Hartley Elementary School?

341 students attend Hartley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Hartley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartley Elementary School?

Hartley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Hartley Elementary School offer ?

Hartley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Hartley Elementary School part of?

Hartley Elementary School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education