West Lincoln Elementary School

630 W Dawes Ave
Lincoln, NE 68521

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West Lincoln Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

West Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

511 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Lincoln Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#789 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of West Lincoln Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of West Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

38%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in West Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

White

39%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of West Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

74%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lincoln Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?

West Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

How many students attend West Lincoln Elementary School?

511 students attend West Lincoln Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of West Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lincoln Elementary School?

West Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does West Lincoln Elementary School offer ?

West Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is West Lincoln Elementary School part of?

West Lincoln Elementary School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education