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Arnold Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School

Should you attend Arnold Elementary School or Adams Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Arnold Elementary School
5000 Mike Scholl Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Adams Elementary School
7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Arnold Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arnold Elementary School 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 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
687 students
757 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arnold Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arnold Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arnold Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#739 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#20 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arnold Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adams Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
88%
(Top 5% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arnold Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arnold Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arnold Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Adams Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
61
30
Kindergarten Students
103
115
Grade 1 Students
107
116
Grade 2 Students
105
129
Grade 3 Students
109
121
Grade 4 Students
93
121
Grade 5 Students
109
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arnold Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arnold Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arnold Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arnold Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arnold Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arnold Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arnold Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arnold Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arnold Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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