Clinton Elementary School

1520 N 29th St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clinton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clinton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Clinton Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Clinton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#771 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
21%
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Black
23%
7%
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White
36%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Clinton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clinton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clinton Elementary School's ranking?
Clinton Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Clinton Elementary School often compared to?
Clinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
407 students attend Clinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Clinton Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clinton Elementary School offer ?
Clinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clinton Elementary School part of?
Clinton Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.
In what neighborhood is Clinton Elementary School located?
Clinton Elementary School is located in the Clinton neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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