Pyrtle Elementary School
Tel:
(402)436-1162
- Pyrtle Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Pyrtle Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pyrtle Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pyrtle Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #66 out of 918 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 69% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 78% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pyrtle Elementary School is Lincoln East High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lux Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Morley Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Lincoln East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1890 students
0.4 miles
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402)436-1302 0.4 9-12 1890 - Lincoln Lps Career Academy Alternative School
1.0 miles
8800 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402)436-1316 1.0 n/a n/a - Lincoln Morley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
1.0 miles
6800 Monterey Dr
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402)436-1154 1.0 PK-5 525 - Lincoln Eastridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
1.2 miles
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402)436-1135 1.2 PK-5 284 - Lincoln Meadow Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
1.2 miles
7200 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402)436-1151 1.2 PK-5 583
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