West Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(402)436-1168
- West Lincoln Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (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 49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
West Lincoln Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- West Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Lincoln Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Lincoln Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. 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 | #557 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 69% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 19% |
| Black | 11% | 7% |
| White | 42% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.29 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 741 students
1.6 miles
3425 N 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402)436-1124 1.6 PK-5 741 - Lincoln Educare Of Lincoln Grades: PK | 118 students
1.6 miles
3435 North 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402)458-3171 1.6 PK 118 - Lincoln Lakeview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
1.6 miles
300 Capitol Beach Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68528
(402)436-1149 1.6 PK-5 411 - Lincoln Schoo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 836 students
1.7 miles
700 Penrose Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402)436-1222 1.7 6-8 836 - Lincoln Fredstrom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 487 students
2.1 miles
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402)436-1140 2.1 PK-5 487
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Your child’s education is not just his teacher’s responsibility. As a parent, you have the ability to supplement your child’s education at home and to help him succeed in school. Read on to learn some tips to help your child make the most of his education in 2020.
Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults, for good and bad. The new Surgeon General of California is pushing for childhood trauma screening in students in the hopes of resolving some of the issues that might later lead to the development of physical and mental health problems.
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues on a daily basis, but no one wants to think that these issues might affect children. As a parent, it is your responsibility to know what your child needs and to provide it. This includes identifying problem behaviors and seeking treatment when your child needs help.
