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Lincoln Elementary School

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Lincoln Elementary School ranks 69 th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

69^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Nebraska elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln Elementary School in Norfolk, NE, is a PK-4 school serving 220 students in the Norfolk Public Schools district, and it has recently staged an impressive academic comeback. After a period of decline that saw its rating drop to a 1-star in 2020-2021, the school has rebounded to a 4-star rating and the 77th percentile for the 2024-2025 school year, making it the top-performing elementary school in the district. This turnaround is especially notable because Lincoln achieves these results with the lowest per-pupil spending ($13,166) and the highest student-teacher ratio (19.1:1) in the district, suggesting a highly efficient instructional model.

Lincoln’s academic performance stands out in several key areas. In English Language Arts (ELA), the school’s proficiency rate of 74.42% is the highest in the district, significantly outpacing the next best school, Bel Air Elementary School (65.91%), and the district average (57.29%). In mathematics, Lincoln’s proficiency rate of 65.12% is strong, though it is surpassed by Westside Elementary School (82.19%) and Bel Air (73.72%). Notably, Lincoln is the only school in the Norfolk district to outperform the state average in both ELA and math. The school also has a low free/reduced lunch rate of 26.36%, which is dramatically lower than other district schools like Grant Elementary School (73.2%) and Washington Elementary School (69.6%).

While Lincoln is a standout in its district, it is part of a broader region of high-performing elementary schools. For example, Battle Creek Elementary School in the Battle Creek Public Schools district outperforms Lincoln in both ELA (80.14%) and math (80.85%) and holds a 5-star rating. Similarly, Pierce Elementary School in the Pierce Public Schools district also achieves high scores with a 4-star rating. Lincoln’s remarkable recovery and efficient use of resources make it a compelling choice for families, though its larger class sizes and lower spending compared to peers like Westside ($17,504 per student) are important factors to consider.

220

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,166

Per pupil spending ?

26.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 644-2550

District: Norfolk Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 27th percentile in 2021 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (70% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Nebraska elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 77th (2025) from a 27th-percentile low (2021)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg58%

Nebraska avg58%

69^th of 294

Nebraska public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Norfolk Public Schools

88^th of 118Norfolk Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	69 of 294	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	59.1	207 of 428	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.5	165 of 459	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	232 of 457	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.5	324 of 442	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	97.2	1 of 459	99.8%	★★★★★
2016	99.7	1 of 480	99.8%	★★★★★
2015	98.5	1 of 488	99.8%	★★★★★
2014	96.4	5 of 483	99.0%	★★★★★
2013	97.0	4 of 485	99.2%	★★★★★
2012	99.3	1 of 480	99.8%	★★★★★
2011	95.7	7 of 473	98.5%	★★★★★
2010	50.6	284 of 502	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	64.0	163 of 471	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	44.7	362 of 478	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	61.1	184 of 430	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	42.7	280 of 418	33.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	56.6	154 of 366	57.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	69.0	60 of 193	68.9%	★★★★☆
2024	41.6	177 of 261	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.0	156 of 385	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.7	248 of 388	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.1	296 of 368	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)69th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2023)58th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+16 vs state

Mathematics65%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)					NSCAS Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	310 S 3rd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2550	220	11	19.1	26.4%	189 (85.9%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.4%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	75.5	69^th of 294 public elementary schools	76.5%		59.1	207^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.6%	138	75.0	73.8			74.4	75.0			65.1	$13,166	$119	$11,238
Grant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1106 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2544	194	14	13.7	73.2%	80 (41.2%)	3 (1.5%)	95 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	46.2	174^th of 294 public elementary schools	40.8%		53.7	237^th of 428 public elementary schools	44.6%	63	61.0	70.2			65.9	61.0	66.0		63.6	$16,161	$1,006	$13,398
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Cottonwood St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2546	256	17	14.9	66.4%	139 (54.3%)	3 (1.2%)	81 (31.6%)	6 (2.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.4%)	47.6	165^th of 294 public elementary schools	43.9%		41.1	285^th of 428 public elementary schools	33.4%	120	67.4	63.3			65.3	73.9	55.1		64.2	$12,620	$705	$10,474
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1205 S 2nd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2557	227	15	14.8	69.6%	76 (33.5%)	8 (3.5%)	126 (55.5%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	27	233^rd of 294 public elementary schools	20.7%		58.8	210^th of 428 public elementary schools	50.9%	23	51.0	59.2			55.1	46.9	67.4		57.1	$15,068	$750	$12,657
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1703 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2561	194	18	11.0	68.0%	84 (43.3%)	4 (2.1%)	85 (43.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	63.7	107^th of 294 public elementary schools	63.6%		72.1	109^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.5%	2	64.9	55.6			60.3	83.8	80.6		82.2	$17,504	$1,390	$14,038
Bel Air Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1101 N 18th St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2539	333	22	15.2	30.3%	250 (75.1%)	3 (0.9%)	58 (17.4%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	57.9	127^th of 294 public elementary schools	56.8%		80.6	69^th of 428 public elementary schools	83.9%	58	74.2	56.0			64.2	79.0	69.3		73.7	$15,057	$124	$13,640
Woodland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	611 Meadow Ln	Norfolk	68701	Stanton County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2565	182	17	10.5	46.7%	145 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (14.8%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)								(n/a)	51.3				57.5	61.5			68.5	$17,412	$848	$14,526
Battle Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 S 4th	Battle Creek	68715	Madison County	Battle Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 675-8085	292	20	14.6	21.2%	272 (93.2%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	86	27^th of 294 public elementary schools	90.8%		76.9	88^th of 428 public elementary schools	79.4%	61	86.5	86.5	65.7	81.3	80.1	86.5		82.9	80.9	$15,185	$1,120	$12,970
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 Fir St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 439-2639	195	20	9.7	40.0%	161 (82.6%)	3 (1.5%)	16 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	75.6	68^th of 294 public elementary schools	76.9%		58.9	208^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.4%	140	80.0		69.2		72.2	76.0			55.7	$19,165	$935	$16,994
Pierce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	211 N 7th	Pierce	68767	Pierce County	Pierce Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 329-4302	338	25	13.5	23.4%	313 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	73.2	75^th of 294 public elementary schools	74.5%		68.5	133^rd of 428 public elementary schools	68.9%	58	78.0	69.8	66.7	66.7	70.4	74.0	86.1	84.6	80.4	$16,893	$810	$14,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 69^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 220 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

What district is Lincoln Elementary School in?

Norfolk Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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