Lincoln Elementary School

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Lincoln Elementary School ranks 207 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Norfolk, Nebraska, with 193 students enrolled. It is part of the Norfolk Public Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the years, from being ranked #1 in the state in 2011-2016 to #207 in 2023-2024, Lincoln Elementary maintains strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades, with proficiency rates that are higher than the surrounding schools, such as Bel Air Elementary and Westside Elementary.

Lincoln Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 13.59% to 26.28% over the past few years, which is lower than the surrounding schools. The school also has a higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages, ranging from $11,551 to $13,772 per student, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.6 to 21.5 over the past few years. These factors suggest that Lincoln Elementary may be able to provide a quality education to its students, but the school's declining statewide ranking and the potential socioeconomic homogeneity of its student population are areas that warrant further exploration to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 644-2550

District: Norfolk Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,772

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.1%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Norfolk Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 16. 6 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Elementary School employs 13.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $13,772, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 207^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Norfolk Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk Public Schools 113^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	42.73	280^th	418	33.0%
2007	61.06	184^th	430	57.2%
2008	44.73	362^nd	478	24.3%
2009	64.04	163^rd	471	65.4%
2010	50.60	284^th	502	43.4%
2011	95.67	7^th	473	98.5%
2012	99.32	1^st	480	99.8%
2013	97.01	4^th	485	99.2%
2014	96.38	5^th	483	99.0%
2015	98.48	1^st	488	99.8%
2016	99.66	1^st	480	99.8%
2017	97.18	1^st	459	99.8%
2021	33.47	324^th	442	26.7%
2022	51.44	232^nd	457	49.2%
2023	64.54	165^th	459	64.1%
2024	59.11	207^th	428	51.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.65	154^th	366	57.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	28.08	296^th	368	19.6%
2022	38.67	248^th	388	36.1%
2023	58.02	156^th	385	59.5%
2024	41.63	177^th	261	32.2%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	161	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	166
1989	166	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	172
1990	174	4	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	184
1991	176	9	0	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	197
1992	179	5	0	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	196
1993	163	3	1	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	180
1994	152	5	2	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	186
1995	114	2	1	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	157
1996	114	2	1	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	157
1997	108	5	1	59	6	n/a	n/a	0	179
1998	95	1	0	68	9	n/a	n/a	0	173
1999	81	0	1	35	15	n/a	n/a	55	187
2000	75	1	1	73	13	n/a	n/a	0	163
2001	63	3	0	89	5	n/a	n/a	0	160
2002	65	11	0	82	6	n/a	n/a	0	164
2003	65	11	0	82	6	n/a	n/a	0	164
2004	62	10	0	90	4	n/a	n/a	0	166
2005	57	8	0	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	155
2006	61	19	0	90	4	n/a	n/a	0	174
2007	44	21	0	74	5	n/a	n/a	0	144
2008	46	12	0	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	125
2009	53	10	1	49	5	n/a	n/a	0	118
2010	38	10	3	53	4	n/a	n/a	0	108
2012	169	5	0	28	4	0	7	0	213
2013	182	3	0	39	1	0	11	0	236
2014	182	3	0	40	3	0	13	0	241
2015	170	0	2	38	4	0	15	0	229
2016	191	3	0	53	3	0	8	0	258
2017	183	0	3	53	3	0	9	0	251
2018	203	1	1	56	3	0	9	0	273
2019	199	3	1	69	4	0	3	0	279
2020	114	1	0	18	0	0	3	0	136
2021	132	2	1	18	0	0	3	0	156
2022	156	3	2	17	0	0	6	0	184
2023	165	2	2	17	0	0	7	0	193
2024	186	2	2	16	0	0	10	0	216

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 Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	166	8.0	20.7	13.3
1989	172	9.9	17.3	11.6
1990	184	11.5	16.0	12
1991	197	12.5	15.7	12.2
1992	196	12.8	15.3	14.8
1993	180	12.6	14.3	16.7
1994	186	11.0	16.9	16.7
1995	157	11.3	13.9	49
1996	157	11.3	13.9	49
1997	179	12.3	14.6	50.3
1998	173	11.8	14.7	57.8
1999	187	12.2	15.3	102.3
2000	163	13.7	11.9	68.7
2001	160	12.9	12.4	65
2002	164	11.4	14.4	79.3
2003	164	11.4	14.4	79.3
2004	166	12.4	13.4	80.7
2005	155	12.9	12.0	92.3
2006	174	12.9	13.5	83.3
2007	144	10.4	13.8	81.3
2008	125	10.4	12.0	79.2
2009	118	10.5	11.2	71.2
2010	108	10.1	10.6	73.1
2012	213	11.5	18.3	27.2
2013	236	11.3	20.8	19.5
2014	241	11.5	20.8	26.1
2015	229	12.0	19.0	21.4
2016	258	12.0	21.5	29.5
2017	251	12.0	20.9	31.9
2018	273	13.5	20.1	41
2019	279	12.4	22.3	36.6
2020	136	7.0	19.2	22.8
2021	156	7.2	21.5	26.3
2022	184	10.2	17.9	13.6
2023	193	11.6	16.6	24.9
2024	216	13.4	16.0	28.7

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 Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	166	8.0	20.7	13.3
1989	172	9.9	17.3	11.6
1990	184	11.5	16.0	12
1991	197	12.5	15.7	12.2
1992	196	12.8	15.3	14.8
1993	180	12.6	14.3	16.7
1994	186	11.0	16.9	16.7
1995	157	11.3	13.9	49
1996	157	11.3	13.9	49
1997	179	12.3	14.6	50.3
1998	173	11.8	14.7	57.8
1999	187	12.2	15.3	102.3
2000	163	13.7	11.9	68.7
2001	160	12.9	12.4	65
2002	164	11.4	14.4	79.3
2003	164	11.4	14.4	79.3
2004	166	12.4	13.4	80.7
2005	155	12.9	12.0	92.3
2006	174	12.9	13.5	83.3
2007	144	10.4	13.8	81.3
2008	125	10.4	12.0	79.2
2009	118	10.5	11.2	71.2
2010	108	10.1	10.6	73.1
2012	213	11.5	18.3	27.2
2013	236	11.3	20.8	19.5
2014	241	11.5	20.8	26.1
2015	229	12.0	19.0	21.4
2016	258	12.0	21.5	29.5
2017	251	12.0	20.9	31.9
2018	273	13.5	20.1	41
2019	279	12.4	22.3	36.6
2020	136	7.0	19.2	22.8
2021	156	7.2	21.5	26.3
2022	184	10.2	17.9	13.6
2023	193	11.6	16.6	24.9
2024	216	13.4	16.0	28.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$103 (0.8%)	$9,825 (76.0%)	$12,929
2020	$427 (3.7%)	$8,650 (74.9%)	$11,551
2021	$441 (3.6%)	$9,639 (78.4%)	$12,293
2022	$647 (5.2%)	$9,801 (79.0%)	$12,399
2023	$350 (2.5%)	$10,844 (78.7%)	$13,772

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)	80	57	23%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norfolk Public Schools)	63	57	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	193	30.8%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	69	17	75.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	199	165	17.1%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.6%	24.9%	11.7%

Schools Near Lincoln Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	310 S 3rd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2550	216	13	16.0	28.7%	186 (86.1%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	59.1	207^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.6%		64.5	165^th of 459 public elementary schools	64.1%	42	$13,772	$350	$10,844
Grant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1106 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2544	210	15	14.4	82.4%	82 (39.0%)	5 (2.4%)	105 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.2%)	53.7	237^th of 428 public elementary schools	44.6%		39.4	301^st of 459 public elementary schools	34.4%	64	$13,030	$834	$10,708
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Cottonwood St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2546	249	16	15.3	69.5%	136 (54.6%)	6 (2.4%)	75 (30.1%)	6 (2.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.8%)	41.1	285^th of 428 public elementary schools	33.4%		43.2	281^st of 459 public elementary schools	38.8%	4	$12,281	$757	$9,918
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1205 S 2nd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2557	233	16	14.5	77.7%	93 (39.9%)	7 (3.0%)	112 (48.1%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	58.8	210^th of 428 public elementary schools	50.9%		51	235^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.8%	25	$13,730	$928	$11,219
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1703 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2561	193	19	10.3	75.6%	88 (45.6%)	4 (2.1%)	83 (43.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)	72.1	109^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.5%		56.9	204^th of 459 public elementary schools	55.6%	95	$16,549	$1,056	$13,664
Bel Air Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1101 N 18th St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2539	324	21	15.3	28.7%	255 (78.7%)	2 (0.6%)	50 (15.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	80.6	69^th of 428 public elementary schools	83.9%		84.1	49^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.3%	20	$12,309	$149	$10,849
Little Panthers Preschool	Public	PK	2500 W Norfolk Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2500	305	15	20.6	57.4%	150 (49.2%)	8 (2.6%)	123 (40.3%)	6 (2.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Woodland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	611 Meadow Ln	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2565	199	16	12.5	59.3%	153 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (16.6%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	59.8	198^th of 428 public elementary schools	53.7%		32.7	342^nd of 459 public elementary schools	25.5%	144	$14,214	$636	$11,740
Battle Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 S 4th	Battle Creek	68715	Madison County	Battle Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 675-8085	280	19	14.8	25.4%	255 (91.1%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	76.9	88^th of 428 public elementary schools	79.4%		78	86^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	$13,162	$612	$11,465
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	506 Fir St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 439-2639	205	19	10.5	43.4%	173 (84.4%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)	58.9	208^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.4%		72.9	116^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.7%	92	$17,525	$770	$15,698

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

What district is Lincoln Elementary School in?

Norfolk Public Schools

Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 207^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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