West Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1168
- West Lincoln Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Lincoln Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Lincoln Elementary School places 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 5%)
School Overview
- West Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 523 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 West Lincoln Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #757 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 19% |
| Black | 10% | 7% |
| White | 44% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 West Lincoln Elementary School is University Of Nebraska High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Schoo Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Belmont Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Belmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 749 students
1.6 miles
3425 N 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1124 1.6 PK-5 749 - Lincoln Educare Of Lincoln Grades: PK | 141 students
1.6 miles
3435 North 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 458-3171 1.6 PK 141 - Lincoln Lakeview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
1.6 miles
300 Capitol Beach Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68528
(402) 436-1149 1.6 PK-5 413 - Lincoln Schoo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 862 students
1.7 miles
700 Penrose Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1222 1.7 6-8 862 - Lincoln Fredstrom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
2.1 miles
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140 2.1 PK-5 469
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