Elementary Schools in Lincoln Public Schools


Summary:

The Lincoln Public Schools district in Nebraska encompasses 46 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. The schools in this district exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-achieving institutions and others facing challenges in student outcomes.

Among the top-performing elementary schools in the district are Adams Elementary School, Wysong Elementary, Kloefkorn Elementary, and Sheridan Elementary School. These schools consistently achieve high test scores, with 65-94% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, some lower-performing schools in the district have proficiency rates as low as 25-40%.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and school resources across the district. Free and reduced-price lunch rates range from 10% to 84%, and per-student spending varies from $11,748 to $24,915. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools reporting a 19.3% rate in the 2024-2025 school year. Addressing these equity and resource gaps could help ensure more consistent, high-quality education for all students in the Lincoln Public Schools system.

District Detail

 5905 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510

 (402) 436-1000

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 42,301

Primary Schools: 41
Middle Schools: 14
High Schools: 16
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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