Serving 341 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartley Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lincoln, NE, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartley Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 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 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartley Elementary School's ranking?
Hartley Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 901 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% 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?
341 students attend Hartley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hartley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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