Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln Heights Elementary School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Heights 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 Lincoln Heights Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Lincoln Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School?
316 students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lincoln Heights Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Heights Elementary School?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Heights Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Heights Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School is part of Scottsbluff School District.
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