Malcolm Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 796-2151
Malcolm Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Malcolm 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 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Malcolm 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 10%)
School Overview
Malcolm Elementary School's student population of 294 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 294 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Malcolm 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 Malcolm Elementary School is 0.11, 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 | #136 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
Black | n/a | 7% |
White | 94% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Malcolm School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Malcolm Elementary School is Malcolm Jr/sr High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arnold Elementary School (5.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Malcolm Malcolm Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 262 students
0.2 miles
10002 N W 112th St
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151 0.2 7-12 262 - Lincoln Arnold Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 757 students
5.7 miles
5000 Mike Scholl Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 436-1120 5.7 PK-5 757 - Lincoln Fredstrom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
7.8 miles
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140 7.8 PK-5 469 - Lincoln Kooser Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 808 students
9.0 miles
7301 N 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1146 9.0 PK-5 808 - Lincoln West Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
9.0 miles
630 W Dawes Ave
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1168 9.0 PK-5 523
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