Elementary Schools in Lincoln Public Schools

The Lincoln Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to 46 diverse elementary schools serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors, with some standout institutions like Adams Elementary School, Wysong Elementary, Maxey Elementary School, Kloefkorn Elementary, and Sheridan Elementary School consistently outperforming their peers.

The data reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families, such as Huntington Elementary, McPhee Elementary, and Everett Elementary, tending to have lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Conversely, the high-performing schools mentioned earlier serve more affluent student populations. Additionally, while there is no clear pattern between racial diversity and academic outcomes, the data suggests that schools with more diverse student bodies, such as West Lincoln Elementary, tend to have lower proficiency rates compared to less diverse schools.

Interestingly, the data does not show a direct correlation between spending per student and academic performance. Some of the highest-performing schools, like Wysong Elementary, have relatively lower spending per student, while some lower-performing schools, such as Everett Elementary and Saratoga Elementary, have higher spending per student. This highlights the complex factors that contribute to student success, beyond just financial resources.