Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence/nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School's student population of 129 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence/nelson Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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
#446 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Lawrence/nelson Elementary School's ranking?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School is ranked #446 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Lawrence/nelson Elementary School?
129 students attend Lawrence/nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lawrence/nelson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence/nelson Elementary School?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence/nelson Elementary School offer ?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence/nelson Elementary School part of?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary School is part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District.
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