Needs Improvement
#846 of 967 schools in NE
Campbell Elementary School
Elementary School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
A Lincoln Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 DODGE ST, Lincoln, NE 68521
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Campbell Elementary School score 36% 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 13 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Campbell 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$66,902
Median home value
$235,600
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68521; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educare of LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 0.9 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Huntington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 358 | 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.
Lincoln Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #51 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
Campbell Elementary School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Campbell Elementary School
Campbell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 649 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Campbell Elementary School
What grades does Campbell Elementary School serve?
Campbell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Campbell Elementary School?
Campbell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Campbell Elementary School rank in NE?
Campbell Elementary School ranks #846 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Campbell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Campbell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Campbell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Campbell Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Campbell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Campbell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Campbell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Campbell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Campbell Elementary School?
79.0% of students at Campbell 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
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (402) 436-1129
- Area population (ZIP 68521)
- 38,386
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 68521; 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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