Zeman Elementary School

Summary:

Zeman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 442 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 182 districts in the state.

Zeman Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. The school is particularly successful in supporting its Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking among the top schools in Nebraska for these subgroups. However, Zeman has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.8% in 2020-2021 to 25.6% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting the school's overall academic standing.

When comparing Zeman to nearby elementary schools, it becomes clear that the higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and higher spending per student. This suggests that socioeconomic factors and resource allocation may play a significant role in a school's academic success. Despite Zeman's strong test scores, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 25th in 2014-2015 to 214th in 2023-2024, likely due to a combination of factors, including increased competition from other high-performing schools and changes in the state's assessment and ranking system.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4900 S 52nd St
       Lincoln, NE  68516-1899


(402) 436-1169

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,392 Help


Students who attend Zeman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pound Middle School
High:    Lincoln Southeast High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Zeman Elementary School ranks worse than 50% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 17th 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 58.4. (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 Student population at Zeman Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zeman Elementary School is 13.5. 28 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 Zeman Elementary School is $13,392. 32 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zeman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeman Elementary School 214th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Zeman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Zeman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Zeman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.09 240th 418 42.6%
2007 25.19 377th 430 12.3%
2008 41.13 383rd 478 19.9%
2009 42.93 366th 471 22.3%
2010 71.12 89th 502 82.3%
2011 86.89 37th 473 92.2%
2012 81.33 51st 480 89.4%
2013 85.05 38th 485 92.2%
2014 82.27 52nd 483 89.2%
2015 88.52 25th 488 94.9%
2016 84.56 43rd 480 91.0%
2017 68.78 140th 459 69.5%
2018 65.25 145th 450 67.8%
2019 67.55 128th 452 71.7%
2021 58.16 176th 442 60.2%
2022 62.92 165th 457 63.9%
2023 60.85 183rd 459 60.1%
2024 58.40 214th 428 50.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zeman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.23 1st 60 98.3%
2021 80.99 6th 47 87.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zeman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 99th 281 64.8%
2019 80.04 30th 298 89.9%
2021 60.53 102nd 264 61.4%
2022 69.33 68th 259 73.7%
2023 62.68 103rd 312 67.0%
2024 64.58 37th 112 67.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Zeman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.58 140th 341 58.9%
2019 63.11 122nd 349 65.0%
2021 48.75 158th 318 50.3%
2022 54.86 146th 337 56.7%
2023 52.68 162nd 349 53.6%
2024 54.04 107th 203 47.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Zeman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.14 88th 347 74.6%
2019 68.00 103rd 367 71.9%
2021 58.25 123rd 328 62.5%
2022 62.70 124th 356 65.2%
2023 65.38 116th 366 68.3%
2024 46.77 118th 203 41.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zeman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.04 6th 90 93.3%
2021 88.97 3rd 68 95.6%
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Rank History for White students at Zeman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.39 134th 391 65.7%
2019 67.27 105th 391 73.1%
2021 48.84 177th 368 51.9%
2022 56.71 152nd 388 60.8%
2023 53.94 176th 385 54.3%
2024 57.63 113th 261 56.7%
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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.

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

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Open Quote I just wrote a review- I feel that I need to be 100% honest.
I have twins, both have Aspergers- one is academic and the other, not so much. One was almost always having problems with the students and a teacher- the review I just wrote.
The other one was not bullied, and her teacher was excellent.
We have had such a conflicting experience with this school.
Maybe it was the level of help and support that the one required that was asking too much... I do not know. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Zeman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 488 6 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1989 484 6 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 475 6 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1991 444 9 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1992 459 9 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 437 12 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 510 15 30 9 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 336 15 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 336 15 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 299 10 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 302 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 295 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 306
2000 322 3 19 14 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2001 328 8 31 23 4 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 325 25 42 38 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 325 25 42 38 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 226 13 43 39 4 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 241 23 39 35 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 255 30 40 34 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 262 29 50 42 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2008 330 24 42 46 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 307 16 44 34 4 n/a n/a 0 405
2010 340 19 39 39 4 n/a n/a 0 441
2011 305 15 39 30 4 0 19 0 412
2012 317 21 23 31 6 0 16 0 414
2013 335 13 16 31 7 0 20 0 422
2014 305 13 8 42 5 0 28 0 401
2015 331 12 8 53 3 0 32 0 439
2016 348 13 6 65 3 0 33 0 468
2017 255 14 9 57 6 0 39 0 380
2018 286 17 12 58 4 0 43 0 420
2019 276 22 13 60 2 0 40 0 413
2020 275 29 19 65 2 0 44 0 434
2021 276 21 15 72 3 0 40 0 427
2022 281 20 13 72 4 0 53 0 443
2023 274 24 14 71 4 0 55 0 442
2024 254 18 3 53 5 0 46 0 379

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 Zeman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 26.2 19.2 10.5
1989 500 26.6 18.7 13
1990 492 27.3 18.0 13.6
1991 465 26.3 17.6 15.7
1992 493 28.6 17.2 17.2
1993 476 29.1 16.4 16.6
1994 564 28.0 20.1 19
1995 364 22.1 16.5 7.4
1996 364 22.1 16.5 7.4
1997 322 20.3 15.9 6.8
1998 313 20.4 15.3 8
1999 306 19.8 15.5 9.8
2000 358 25.1 14.3 15.1
2001 394 27.4 14.4 18.8
2002 432 31.5 13.7 27.1
2003 432 31.5 13.7 27.1
2004 325 26.0 12.5 29.8
2005 340 24.7 13.8 29.1
2006 361 26.2 13.8 28.5
2007 383 28.1 13.6 31.3
2008 444 33.4 13.3 36
2009 405 31.7 12.8 33.6
2010 441 31.1 14.1 36.5
2011 412 29.5 13.9 34.5
2012 414 27.9 14.8 32.4
2013 422 27.0 15.6 28.7
2014 401 29.1 13.7 29.4
2015 439 29.0 15.1 33
2016 468 32.0 14.6 30.1
2017 380 29.5 12.8 42.1
2018 420 30.5 13.7 44
2019 413 31.1 13.2 47.2
2020 434 31.7 13.6 45.4
2021 427 32.2 13.2 42.6
2022 443 30.7 14.4 38.6
2023 442 31.2 14.1 42.3
2024 379 28.0 13.5 39.1

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 Zeman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 26.2 19.2 10.5
1989 500 26.6 18.7 13
1990 492 27.3 18.0 13.6
1991 465 26.3 17.6 15.7
1992 493 28.6 17.2 17.2
1993 476 29.1 16.4 16.6
1994 564 28.0 20.1 19
1995 364 22.1 16.5 7.4
1996 364 22.1 16.5 7.4
1997 322 20.3 15.9 6.8
1998 313 20.4 15.3 8
1999 306 19.8 15.5 9.8
2000 358 25.1 14.3 15.1
2001 394 27.4 14.4 18.8
2002 432 31.5 13.7 27.1
2003 432 31.5 13.7 27.1
2004 325 26.0 12.5 29.8
2005 340 24.7 13.8 29.1
2006 361 26.2 13.8 28.5
2007 383 28.1 13.6 31.3
2008 444 33.4 13.3 36
2009 405 31.7 12.8 33.6
2010 441 31.1 14.1 36.5
2011 412 29.5 13.9 34.5
2012 414 27.9 14.8 32.4
2013 422 27.0 15.6 28.7
2014 401 29.1 13.7 29.4
2015 439 29.0 15.1 33
2016 468 32.0 14.6 30.1
2017 380 29.5 12.8 42.1
2018 420 30.5 13.7 44
2019 413 31.1 13.2 47.2
2020 434 31.7 13.6 45.4
2021 427 32.2 13.2 42.6
2022 443 30.7 14.4 38.6
2023 442 31.2 14.1 42.3
2024 379 28.0 13.5 39.1

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 Zeman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (1.1%) $10,960 (90.6%) $12,097
2020 $271 (2.3%) $10,321 (89.2%) $11,565
2021 $693 (5.6%) $10,634 (85.7%) $12,403
2022 $1,159 (9.0%) $10,505 (81.1%) $12,947
2023 $1,021 (7.6%) $11,043 (82.5%) $13,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Zeman 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 128th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 183rd of 459 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zeman Elementary School)6871
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6362
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zeman Elementary School)5855
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5756
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zeman Elementary School)6964
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6459
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zeman Elementary School)5959
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5455
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zeman Elementary School)6063
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zeman Elementary School)6471
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Zeman Elementary School)7282
 10%
   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 Students413442
 7%
African American2224
 9.1%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic6071
 18.3%
Pacific Islander00
White276274
 0.7%
Two or More Races4055
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%42.3%
 4.9%


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Zeman Elementary School ranks 214th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Zeman Elementary School.

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

Middle : Pound Middle School
High : Lincoln Southeast High School

Students at Zeman Elementary School are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% American Indian.


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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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