Below Average
#816 of 967 schools in NE
Arnold Elementary School
Elementary School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
A Lincoln Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 MIKE SCHOLL STREET, Lincoln, NE 68524
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arnold Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arnold Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,817/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,139
Median home value
$214,500
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood at Northwest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| North American Martyrs SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Fredstrom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| West Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #46 of 60
- District spending per student
- $13,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arnold Elementary School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arnold Elementary School
Arnold Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 687 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #816 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arnold Elementary School
What grades does Arnold Elementary School serve?
Arnold Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arnold Elementary School?
Arnold Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arnold Elementary School rank in NE?
Arnold Elementary School ranks #816 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Arnold Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arnold Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arnold Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arnold Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arnold Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arnold Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arnold Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arnold Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arnold Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Arnold Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (402) 436-1120
- Area population (ZIP 68524)
- 6,049
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68524; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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