Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hartley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hartley Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hartley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartley Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
16%
7%
White
35%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartley Elementary School's ranking?
Hartley Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hartley Elementary School?
333 students attend Hartley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Hartley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartley Elementary School?
Hartley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hartley Elementary School located?
Hartley Elementary School is located in the Hartley neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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