Pyrtle Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1162
Pyrtle Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 73% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pyrtle Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pyrtle Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pyrtle Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pyrtle Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Pyrtle Elementary School is 0.40, 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 | #85 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 77% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| 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 Pyrtle Elementary School is Lincoln East High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nuernberger Education Center (1.7 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 | 2,042 students
0.4 miles
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302 0.4 9-12 2,042 - 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 | 520 students
1.0 miles
6800 Monterey Dr
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1154 1.0 PK-5 520 - Lincoln Eastridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
1.2 miles
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135 1.2 PK-5 320 - Lincoln Meadow Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 595 students
1.2 miles
7200 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1151 1.2 PK-5 595
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