Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadow Lane 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 51% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 33% 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-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadow Lane Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadow Lane 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 Meadow Lane Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
4%
7%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Lane Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Meadow Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Meadow Lane Elementary School?
509 students attend Meadow Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Meadow Lane Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Lane Elementary School?
Meadow Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadow Lane Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meadow Lane Elementary School part of?
Meadow Lane Elementary School is part of Lincoln School District.
In what neighborhood is Meadow Lane Elementary School located?
Meadow Lane Elementary School is located in the Meadowlane neighborhood of Lincoln, NE.
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