Serving 929 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kooser Elementary School ranks in the top 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 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kooser Elementary School serves the northern part of Lincoln, NE, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kooser Elementary School's student population of 929 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
Kooser Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kooser Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#427 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 Kooser Elementary School's ranking?
Kooser Elementary School is ranked #427 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Kooser Elementary School often compared to?
Kooser Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Wysong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Kooser Elementary School?
929 students attend Kooser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kooser Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kooser Elementary School?
Kooser Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kooser Elementary School offer ?
Kooser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kooser Elementary School part of?
Kooser Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love looser it is the best everyone is nice ms. Jawlensky is the best principal ever.
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