Rousseau Elementary School

Summary:

Rousseau Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 566 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, Rousseau has a strong performance history, ranking as high as 14th out of 480 Nebraska elementary schools in 2015-2016 and consistently receiving 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger. However, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping to 135th out of 428 schools in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating.

Rousseau Elementary consistently outperforms the Lincoln Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Rousseau's 5th-grade students achieved 92.13% proficiency in NSCAS Science, significantly higher than the district (80.89%) and state (82.59%) averages. The school has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's performance for special education students has been relatively weaker, ranking 24th out of 31 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022.

While Rousseau Elementary generally outperforms nearby schools in the Lincoln Public Schools district, some schools, such as Sheridan Elementary, have also demonstrated exceptional performance, ranking 15th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools in 2023-2024. Rousseau's persistent challenge of chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 17.1% to 25.6% in recent years, may be impacting the school's overall performance and should be an area of focus for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3701 S 33rd St
       Lincoln, NE  68506-3899


(402) 436-1165

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,744 Help


Students who attend Rousseau Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Irving Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Two or more races:
12.4%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rousseau Elementary School ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 12th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), two or more races (12.4%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rousseau Elementary School is 13.8. 31 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rousseau Elementary School is $13,744. 31 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rousseau Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rousseau Elementary School 135th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Rousseau Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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White students:


Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 130th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rousseau Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rousseau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.46 71st 418 83.0%
2007 77.28 62nd 430 85.6%
2008 59.17 230th 478 51.9%
2009 46.74 331st 471 29.7%
2010 79.79 34th 502 93.2%
2011 94.81 11th 473 97.7%
2012 79.52 60th 480 87.5%
2013 89.46 23rd 485 95.3%
2014 90.75 15th 483 96.9%
2015 92.39 13th 488 97.3%
2016 93.86 14th 480 97.1%
2017 89.46 14th 459 96.9%
2018 88.70 29th 450 93.6%
2019 83.85 51st 452 88.7%
2021 80.09 66th 442 85.1%
2022 85.29 42nd 457 90.8%
2023 75.90 95th 459 79.3%
2024 68.25 135th 428 68.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rousseau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.84 17th 30 43.3%
2022 40.99 24th 31 22.6%
2023 51.39 34th 57 40.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rousseau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.95 24th 281 91.5%
2019 85.89 15th 298 95.0%
2021 78.14 29th 264 89.0%
2022 90.68 7th 259 97.3%
2023 78.76 39th 312 87.5%
2024 58.37 48th 112 57.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rousseau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.12 24th 341 93.0%
2019 76.52 64th 349 81.7%
2021 72.82 75th 318 76.4%
2022 77.88 55th 337 83.7%
2023 65.17 119th 349 65.9%
2024 56.16 101st 203 50.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Rousseau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.38 25th 347 92.8%
2019 86.55 32nd 367 91.3%
2021 80.34 44th 328 86.6%
2022 86.79 27th 356 92.4%
2023 81.28 55th 366 85.0%
2024 66.36 65th 203 68.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rousseau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.79 15th 391 96.2%
2019 80.51 48th 391 87.7%
2021 75.43 57th 368 84.5%
2022 80.47 44th 388 88.7%
2023 71.21 83rd 385 78.4%
2024 64.52 87th 261 66.7%
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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.

Rousseau Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rousseau Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 682 11 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1989 632 8 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1990 656 7 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1991 684 7 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1992 695 7 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1993 680 7 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 645 5 14 1 3 n/a n/a 0 668
1995 615 6 12 5 4 n/a n/a 0 642
1996 615 6 12 5 4 n/a n/a 0 642
1997 572 3 15 6 2 n/a n/a 0 598
1998 539 7 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 504 10 9 2 3 n/a n/a 2 530
2000 478 14 8 2 3 n/a n/a 0 505
2001 494 8 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 441 20 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 441 20 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 380 21 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 403 29 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2006 447 32 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 478 30 15 7 6 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 524 34 20 11 6 n/a n/a 0 595
2009 427 27 10 13 11 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 441 34 9 20 5 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 410 13 8 32 0 0 36 0 499
2012 432 13 8 34 2 0 34 0 523
2013 423 12 8 30 4 1 43 0 521
2014 449 22 9 43 2 1 46 0 572
2015 436 14 11 45 2 2 49 0 559
2016 436 17 12 56 0 3 42 0 566
2017 434 18 6 51 0 2 39 0 550
2018 451 17 8 53 0 2 51 0 582
2019 461 22 13 52 0 1 44 0 593
2020 438 20 17 50 0 1 46 0 572
2021 396 26 14 47 0 1 51 0 535
2022 386 25 19 42 1 1 65 0 539
2023 402 31 14 45 0 1 73 0 566
2024 377 30 17 65 0 0 69 0 558

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 Rousseau Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 31.6 22.3 10.6
1989 651 34.3 18.9 12.9
1990 671 33.8 19.8 13.6
1991 700 36.4 19.2 15.7
1992 710 37.4 18.9 17.2
1993 701 34.6 20.3 16.5
1994 668 37.1 18.0 19
1995 642 35.2 18.2 3.9
1996 642 35.2 18.2 3.9
1997 598 34.6 17.3 4.2
1998 562 31.7 17.7 4.4
1999 530 31.4 16.9 6.3
2000 505 31.2 16.2 8.1
2001 513 33.6 15.3 8
2002 475 30.6 15.5 11.4
2003 475 30.6 15.5 11.4
2004 415 24.6 16.9 12.5
2005 448 24.2 18.5 14.1
2006 499 28.3 17.6 14.6
2007 536 30.6 17.5 13.8
2008 595 34.4 17.3 16.6
2009 488 33.0 14.8 25.4
2010 509 32.3 15.7 24.4
2011 499 31.6 15.7 27.5
2012 523 32.9 15.8 26.4
2013 521 34.9 14.8 27.8
2014 572 39.8 14.3 30.1
2015 559 38.0 14.7 26.7
2016 566 38.0 14.8 26.7
2017 550 38.6 14.2 34.2
2018 582 39.4 14.7 34.5
2019 593 37.1 15.9 34.9
2020 572 37.3 15.2 36.5
2021 535 38.1 14.0 38.5
2022 539 37.3 14.4 33
2023 566 38.6 14.6 39.9
2024 558 40.3 13.8 46.1

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 Rousseau Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 31.6 22.3 10.6
1989 651 34.3 18.9 12.9
1990 671 33.8 19.8 13.6
1991 700 36.4 19.2 15.7
1992 710 37.4 18.9 17.2
1993 701 34.6 20.3 16.5
1994 668 37.1 18.0 19
1995 642 35.2 18.2 3.9
1996 642 35.2 18.2 3.9
1997 598 34.6 17.3 4.2
1998 562 31.7 17.7 4.4
1999 530 31.4 16.9 6.3
2000 505 31.2 16.2 8.1
2001 513 33.6 15.3 8
2002 475 30.6 15.5 11.4
2003 475 30.6 15.5 11.4
2004 415 24.6 16.9 12.5
2005 448 24.2 18.5 14.1
2006 499 28.3 17.6 14.6
2007 536 30.6 17.5 13.8
2008 595 34.4 17.3 16.6
2009 488 33.0 14.8 25.4
2010 509 32.3 15.7 24.4
2011 499 31.6 15.7 27.5
2012 523 32.9 15.8 26.4
2013 521 34.9 14.8 27.8
2014 572 39.8 14.3 30.1
2015 559 38.0 14.7 26.7
2016 566 38.0 14.8 26.7
2017 550 38.6 14.2 34.2
2018 582 39.4 14.7 34.5
2019 593 37.1 15.9 34.9
2020 572 37.3 15.2 36.5
2021 535 38.1 14.0 38.5
2022 539 37.3 14.4 33
2023 566 38.6 14.6 39.9
2024 558 40.3 13.8 46.1

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 Rousseau Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $128 (1.1%) $10,404 (90.1%) $11,548
2020 $474 (3.9%) $10,600 (87.2%) $12,149
2021 $837 (6.4%) $11,048 (84.3%) $13,107
2022 $1,188 (8.8%) $10,823 (80.3%) $13,482
2023 $1,042 (7.6%) $11,233 (81.7%) $13,744

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rousseau Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 459 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rousseau Elementary School)7679
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6362
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rousseau Elementary School)7174
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5756
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rousseau Elementary School)8077
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6459
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rousseau Elementary School)7275
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5455
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rousseau Elementary School)6568
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rousseau Elementary School)7169
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Rousseau Elementary School)8282
   5th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)6973
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593566
 4.6%
African American2231
 40.9%
American Indian00
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic5245
 13.5%
Pacific Islander11
White461402
 12.8%
Two or More Races4473
 65.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%39.9%
 5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 558 students attended Rousseau Elementary School.

Rousseau Elementary School ranks 135th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rousseau Elementary School are 68% White, 12% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Rousseau Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irving Middle School


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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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