Lothrop Magnet Center is a public elementary school located at 3300 North 22nd Street in the Kountze Place neighborhood of North Omaha, Nebraska, United States. As a magnet school it focuses on the topics of science, Spanish and technology.
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lothrop Magnet Center 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lothrop Magnet Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lothrop Magnet Center's student population of 405 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lothrop Magnet Center 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 Lothrop Magnet Center is 0.66, 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
#800 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
50%
7%
White
5%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Lothrop Magnet Center's ranking?
Lothrop Magnet Center is ranked #800 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Lothrop Magnet Center?
405 students attend Lothrop Magnet Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lothrop Magnet Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lothrop Magnet Center?
Lothrop Magnet Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lothrop Magnet Center offer ?
Lothrop Magnet Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lothrop Magnet Center part of?
Lothrop Magnet Center is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Lothrop Magnet Center located?
Lothrop Magnet Center is located in the E R Danner neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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