Mcphee Elementary School

820 Goodhue Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcphee 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcphee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Mcphee Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcphee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcphee Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#748 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
46%
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30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcphee 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
12%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
21%
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Black
15%
7%
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White
31%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcphee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcphee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcphee Elementary School's ranking?
Mcphee Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Mcphee Elementary School?
282 students attend Mcphee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mcphee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcphee Elementary School?
Mcphee Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcphee Elementary School offer ?
Mcphee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcphee Elementary School part of?
Mcphee Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcphee Elementary School located?
Mcphee Elementary School is located in the Near South neighborhood of Lincoln, NE. There are 1 other public schools located in Near South.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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