Kooser Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1146
Kooser Elementary School serves 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kooser Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (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 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kooser Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kooser Elementary School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 808 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kooser Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Kooser Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #180 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 70% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Kooser Elementary School is North Star High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Schoo Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fredstrom Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Infant Toddler At Lincoln North Star High School Grades: PK | 4 students
1.8 miles
5801 N 33 St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305 1.8 PK 4 - Lincoln North Star High School Math: 37% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,140 students10
1.8 miles
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305 1.8 9-12 2,140 - Lincoln Fredstrom Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 469 students10
1.9 miles
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140 1.9 PK-5 469 - Lincoln Schoo Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 862 students10
1.9 miles
700 Penrose Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1222 1.9 6-8 862 - Lincoln Campbell Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 674 students10
2.1 miles
2200 Dodge St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1129 2.1 PK-5 674
School Reviews
| 5 I love looser it is the best everyone is nice ms. Jawlensky is the best principal ever. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Easton Stoll |
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