Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roper 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 51% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the west part of Lincoln, NE, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roper Elementary School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Roper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roper Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
10%
7%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roper Elementary School's ranking?
Roper Elementary School is ranked #700 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Roper Elementary School often compared to?
Roper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Roper Elementary School?
850 students attend Roper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Roper Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roper Elementary School?
Roper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roper Elementary School offer ?
Roper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roper Elementary School part of?
Roper Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.
In what neighborhood is Roper Elementary School located?
Roper Elementary School is located in the West A neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
School Reviews
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