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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68505

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At a glance

Schools

848

Students

Top rankedBrownell Elementary School230^th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Brownell Elementary School up 134 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 68505 zip code area of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to two elementary schools - Meadow Lane Elementary School and Brownell Elementary School, both part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. While neither school stands out as a top performer, the data provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing these educational institutions.

Academically, both Meadow Lane Elementary and Brownell Elementary have relatively low statewide rankings and SchoolDigger star ratings, indicating they are not among the highest-performing schools in Nebraska. Student proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with both schools reporting high rates of 19.3% for the 2024-2025 school year.

The schools' student demographics suggest they serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch - 61.02% at Meadow Lane Elementary and 69.85% at Brownell Elementary. This may contribute to the schools' lower academic performance and the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of their student populations.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)				NSCAS Science (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brownell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6000 Aylesworth Ave	Lincoln	68505	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1127	325	27	11.8	—	188 (57.8%)	25 (7.7%)	55 (16.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (16.6%)	28.7	230^th of 294 public elementary schools	21.8%		18.8	364^th of 428 public elementary schools	15.0%	134	54.0		54.7	49.7	62.0			48.4	79.3	79.3	$17,898	$2,213	$13,626
Meadow Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7200 Vine St	Lincoln	68505	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1151	523	42	12.4	55.3%	305 (58.3%)	21 (4.0%)	112 (21.4%)	26 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.9%)	10.6	273^rd of 294 public elementary schools	7.1%		37	299^th of 428 public elementary schools	30.1%	26	48.9	54.9	36.8	46.3	55.7	52.1	34.5	47.2	65.5	65.5	$16,904	$419	$14,294

Cities Near Zip Code 68505

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lincoln	0.24 mi	85	112^th
Waverly	6.45 mi	4	41^st
Eagle	10.52 mi	1	81^st
Bennet	12.38 mi	1	18^th
Malcolm	13.75 mi	2	36^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.