West Lawn Elementary School

Summary:

West Lawn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving 314 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, which is ranked 196 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Lawn Elementary stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (62.1%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 21.83% to 88.18% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 14% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56% and the district average of 36%. Additionally, West Lawn has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.2% to 85.52% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Engleman Elementary (31.6%) and Lincoln Elementary (62.93%). As a result, West Lawn Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Nebraska elementary schools, with a ranking between 400-436 out of 442-459 schools over the past several years.

The stark contrast in academic performance between West Lawn and the surrounding schools, even within the same district, is particularly noteworthy. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, West Lawn scored 31% proficient or better, compared to 69% at Engleman Elementary and 36% at Lincoln Elementary. This suggests a strong correlation between the school's high percentage of students from low-income families and its poor academic performance, which has persisted over the past decade with no significant improvement in its statewide ranking or academic metrics. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses the unique needs of West Lawn Elementary and its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3022 College St
       Grand Island, NE  68803-1749


(308) 385-5930

District: Grand Island Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,593 Help


Students who attend West Lawn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Walnut Middle School
High:    Grand Island Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.1%
White:
31.5%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Compare Details West Lawn Elementary School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.1%), White (31.5%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lawn Elementary School is 12.2, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lawn Elementary School is $16,593, which is the 3rd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Lawn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Lawn Elementary School 436th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See West Lawn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Island Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Island Public Schools 196th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Lawn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Lawn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.30 401st 418 4.1%
2007 45.05 287th 430 33.3%
2008 40.95 386th 478 19.2%
2009 48.18 318th 471 32.5%
2010 24.20 467th 502 7.0%
2011 49.95 249th 473 47.4%
2012 14.63 445th 480 7.3%
2013 25.77 402nd 485 17.1%
2014 19.75 429th 483 11.2%
2015 17.85 438th 488 10.2%
2016 8.82 455th 480 5.2%
2017 9.38 430th 459 6.3%
2018 4.01 439th 450 2.4%
2019 14.02 409th 452 9.5%
2021 12.17 400th 442 9.5%
2022 9.62 421st 457 7.9%
2023 5.54 436th 459 5.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Lawn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.45 275th 281 2.1%
2019 32.64 227th 298 23.8%
2021 17.41 235th 264 11.0%
2023 17.95 282nd 312 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Lawn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.67 331st 341 2.9%
2019 18.13 305th 349 12.6%
2021 23.67 263rd 318 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West Lawn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.73 344th 347 0.9%
2019 16.72 324th 367 11.7%
2022 15.91 309th 356 13.2%
2023 6.59 348th 366 4.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Lawn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.04 50th 90 44.4%
2022 19.55 67th 81 17.3%
2023 19.72 95th 108 12.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Lawn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 267th 391 31.7%
2021 20.83 326th 368 11.4%
2022 14.12 365th 388 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Lawn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 3 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 362 2 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 378
1990 327 0 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 324 2 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 326 4 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 293 1 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1994 277 2 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 300 5 8 24 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 300 5 8 24 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 280 4 6 51 3 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 233 5 4 50 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 242 7 9 31 1 n/a n/a 39 329
2000 209 2 5 70 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 236 1 4 69 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 237 2 4 93 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 237 2 4 93 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 217 4 3 86 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2005 226 5 1 94 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 225 8 2 112 3 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 203 3 3 123 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 208 5 2 116 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 218 17 2 96 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 194 18 1 113 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2011 166 12 2 128 0 0 14 0 322
2012 136 10 1 133 1 0 15 0 296
2013 118 10 0 121 1 0 12 0 262
2014 116 14 1 118 3 1 0 0 253
2015 102 9 0 135 4 1 0 0 251
2016 122 12 1 141 4 3 0 0 283
2017 115 9 3 132 1 2 0 0 262
2018 113 9 2 131 4 1 12 0 272
2019 128 4 2 129 2 0 9 0 274
2020 131 4 2 150 3 0 12 0 302
2021 129 0 2 156 1 0 9 0 297
2022 104 2 2 182 1 0 13 0 304
2023 99 2 3 195 2 0 13 0 314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Lawn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 17.6 19.6 20.2
1989 378 17.6 21.4 20.4
1990 343 16.4 20.9 20.4
1991 343 16.9 20.2 17.2
1992 349 17.9 19.4 22.1
1993 313 17.8 17.6 22.7
1994 295 17.8 16.6 24.4
1995 338 16.7 20.2 26.6
1996 338 16.7 20.2 26.6
1997 344 17.2 20.0 33.7
1998 293 15.3 19.2 36.5
1999 329 17.7 18.6 50.7
2000 288 18.5 15.6 52.4
2001 310 17.3 17.9 45.2
2002 337 19.0 17.7 59.6
2003 337 19.0 17.7 59.6
2004 312 20.8 15.0 54.8
2005 328 20.2 16.2 57.6
2006 350 23.0 15.2 65.7
2007 333 23.6 14.1 67.6
2008 331 23.6 14.0 68.3
2009 334 24.6 13.6 63.5
2010 327 25.0 13.0 67
2011 322 24.9 12.9 66.8
2012 296 21.5 13.7 70.3
2013 262 20.7 12.6 74.8
2014 253 21.6 11.6 76.7
2015 251 22.0 11.4 74.9
2016 283 22.0 12.8 78.4
2017 262 25.0 10.4 74.8
2018 272 22.1 12.2 75.4
2019 274 21.2 12.8 75.2
2020 302 24.5 12.3 64.2
2021 297 24.4 12.1 85.5
2022 304 25.7 11.8 85.2
2023 314 25.6 12.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Lawn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 17.6 19.6 20.2
1989 378 17.6 21.4 20.4
1990 343 16.4 20.9 20.4
1991 343 16.9 20.2 17.2
1992 349 17.9 19.4 22.1
1993 313 17.8 17.6 22.7
1994 295 17.8 16.6 24.4
1995 338 16.7 20.2 26.6
1996 338 16.7 20.2 26.6
1997 344 17.2 20.0 33.7
1998 293 15.3 19.2 36.5
1999 329 17.7 18.6 50.7
2000 288 18.5 15.6 52.4
2001 310 17.3 17.9 45.2
2002 337 19.0 17.7 59.6
2003 337 19.0 17.7 59.6
2004 312 20.8 15.0 54.8
2005 328 20.2 16.2 57.6
2006 350 23.0 15.2 65.7
2007 333 23.6 14.1 67.6
2008 331 23.6 14.0 68.3
2009 334 24.6 13.6 63.5
2010 327 25.0 13.0 67
2011 322 24.9 12.9 66.8
2012 296 21.5 13.7 70.3
2013 262 20.7 12.6 74.8
2014 253 21.6 11.6 76.7
2015 251 22.0 11.4 74.9
2016 283 22.0 12.8 78.4
2017 262 25.0 10.4 74.8
2018 272 22.1 12.2 75.4
2019 274 21.2 12.8 75.2
2020 302 24.5 12.3 64.2
2021 297 24.4 12.1 85.5
2022 304 25.7 11.8 85.2
2023 314 25.6 12.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Lawn Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (5.5%) $12,001 (85.4%) $14,055
2020 $867 (6.5%) $11,361 (85.4%) $13,310
2021 $1,824 (12.1%) $12,044 (79.6%) $15,124
2022 $2,763 (17.7%) $11,504 (73.7%) $15,610
2023 $3,056 (18.4%) $11,857 (71.5%) $16,593

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lawn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 409th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 459 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Lawn Elementary School)3331
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Lawn Elementary School)3922
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4743
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Lawn Elementary School)3422
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4942
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Lawn Elementary School)2018
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Lawn Elementary School)3714
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)4136
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Lawn Elementary School)3728
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)4652
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (West Lawn Elementary School)5164
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Island Public Schools)5066
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students274314
 14.6%
African American42
 50%
American Indian22
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic129195
 51.2%
Pacific Islander00
White12899
 22.7%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%


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Students who attend West Lawn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walnut Middle School
High : Grand Island Senior High School

Students at West Lawn Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 32% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended West Lawn Elementary School.

West Lawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Nebraska elementary schools.


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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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