Roper Elementary School
Roper Elementary School serves 892 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Roper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Roper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Roper Elementary School's student population of 892 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 892 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Roper Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Roper Elementary School is 0.55, which is more 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 | #433 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 19% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| White | 64% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Roper Elementary School is Special Ed Yankee Hill Program (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Park Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakeview Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Special Ed Yankee Hill Program Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
1.6 miles
865 W Burnham
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1927 1.6 9-12 n/a - Lincoln Lakeview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
1.9 miles
300 Capitol Beach Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68528
(402) 436-1149 1.9 PK-5 413 - Lincoln Child Guidance Cntr Tgh School Alternative School
2.3 miles
904 Sumner
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670 2.3 n/a n/a - Lincoln Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 854 students
2.3 miles
855 S 8th St
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1212 2.3 6-8 854 - Lincoln Saratoga Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 271 students
2.5 miles
2215 S 13th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1166 2.5 PK-5 271
School Reviews
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