Norwood Park Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1155
Norwood Park Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Norwood Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Norwood Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Norwood Park Elementary School's student population of 268 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2012) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 268 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Norwood Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Norwood Park Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #601 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 19% |
| Black | 6% | 7% |
| White | 68% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Norwood Park Elementary School is Lincoln High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Goodrich Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pershing Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Pershing Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
1.1 miles
6402 Judson St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1160 1.1 PK-5 466 - Lincoln Infant Toddler At Lincoln High School Grades: PK | 1 student
1.5 miles
2635 N 63 St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303 1.5 PK 1 - Lincoln Lincoln High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,706 student
1.5 miles
2635 N 63rd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303 1.5 9-12 1,706 - Lincoln Goodrich Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 862 students
1.6 miles
4600 Lewis Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1213 1.6 6-8 862 - Lincoln Mickle Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 730 students
1.6 miles
2500 N 67th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216 1.6 6-8 730
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