Below Average
#786 of 967 schools in NE
Calvert Elementary School
Elementary School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
A Lincoln Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3709 S 46TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68506
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calvert Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calvert 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$70,501
Median home value
$245,200
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68506; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stone Sda ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| College View AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Cathedral of the Risen Christ SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Rousseau Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #42 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
Calvert Elementary School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calvert Elementary School
Calvert Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calvert Elementary School
What grades does Calvert Elementary School serve?
Calvert Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Calvert Elementary School?
Calvert Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvert Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calvert Elementary School rank in NE?
Calvert Elementary School ranks #786 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Calvert Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calvert Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Calvert Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calvert Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Calvert Elementary School a charter school?
No, Calvert Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calvert Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Calvert Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calvert Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Calvert 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
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (402) 436-1130
- Area population (ZIP 68506)
- 27,909
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 68506; 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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