Lincoln Elementary School

310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
193 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.27, which is less 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)
#411 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln 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.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lincoln Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln 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
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bel Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
193 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Norfolk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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