Wysong Elementary

Summary:

Wysong Elementary is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 697 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 212 districts in the state.

Wysong Elementary consistently outperforms the Lincoln Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2022-2023, the school had 77% of 3rd graders, 70% of 4th graders, and 83% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62%, 59%, and 57% for the district, respectively. In Mathematics, Wysong had 80% of 3rd graders, 74% of 4th graders, and 83% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 56%, 55%, and 63% for the district. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 95%, significantly higher than the district (73%) and the state (76%). Wysong Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, Wysong Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance. While schools like Adams Elementary and Kloefkorn Elementary also demonstrate strong academic results, Wysong consistently outperforms the district and the state. However, some nearby schools, such as Hill Elementary and Calvert Elementary, have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, Wysong Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (89.1%) compared to the more diverse student populations in nearby schools like Rousseau Elementary, Beattie Elementary, and Zeman Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7901 Blanchard Boulevard
       Lincoln, NE  68516


(402) 436-1185

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,221 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wysong Elementary ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 4th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wysong Elementary is 16.7, which is the highest among 41 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wysong Elementary is $11,221. 39 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wysong Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wysong Elementary 47th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Wysong Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 138th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wysong Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wysong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.79 38th 452 91.6%
2021 83.28 48th 442 89.1%
2022 88.78 25th 457 94.5%
2023 84.37 47th 459 89.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wysong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.51 31st 349 91.1%
2021 85.55 28th 318 91.2%
2022 85.91 30th 337 91.1%
2023 79.92 60th 349 82.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wysong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.62 46th 367 87.5%
2021 75.06 62nd 328 81.1%
2022 87.26 25th 356 93.0%
2023 86.41 29th 366 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wysong Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.65 44th 391 88.7%
2021 73.06 69th 368 81.3%
2022 83.08 39th 388 89.9%
2023 77.86 59th 385 84.7%
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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.

Wysong Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wysong Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 271 6 3 12 1 0 8 0 301
2018 394 4 4 18 1 0 14 0 435
2019 457 1 2 16 1 0 16 0 493
2020 490 0 11 23 1 0 18 0 543
2021 526 0 13 22 1 0 21 0 583
2022 615 1 15 26 0 0 27 0 684
2023 621 2 21 23 0 0 30 0 697

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 Wysong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 301 21.9 13.7 11
2018 435 26.6 16.3 8.3
2019 493 30.2 16.2 4.3
2020 543 33.3 16.2 3.7
2021 583 32.8 17.7 5.5
2022 684 39.1 17.4 5.4
2023 697 41.6 16.7 7.5

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 Wysong Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 301 21.9 13.7 11
2018 435 26.6 16.3 8.3
2019 493 30.2 16.2 4.3
2020 543 33.3 16.2 3.7
2021 583 32.8 17.7 5.5
2022 684 39.1 17.4 5.4
2023 697 41.6 16.7 7.5

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 Wysong Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $128 (1.3%) $8,645 (87.2%) $9,915
2020 $258 (2.5%) $9,089 (87.2%) $10,418
2021 $561 (5.4%) $8,711 (84.2%) $10,345
2022 $826 (7.7%) $8,423 (79.0%) $10,668
2023 $674 (6.0%) $9,101 (81.1%) $11,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wysong Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 47th of 459 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wysong Elementary)7777
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6362
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wysong Elementary)7380
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5756
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wysong Elementary)9470
 24%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6459
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wysong Elementary)9074
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5455
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wysong Elementary)5983
 24%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wysong Elementary)7583
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Wysong Elementary)7995
 16%
   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 Students493697
 41.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian221
 950%
Hispanic1623
 43.8%
Pacific Islander00
White457621
 35.9%
Two or More Races1630
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.3%7.5%
 3.2%


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Wysong Elementary ranks 47th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Wysong Elementary.

Students at Wysong Elementary are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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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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