Needs Improvement
#908 of 967 schools in NE
Early Learning Academy
School · Lexington Public Schools · Lexington, NE
A Lexington Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1503 PLUM CREEK PARKWAY, Lexington, NE 68850
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NE statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early Learning Academy 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,482/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$64,269
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Bryan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 386 | 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.
Lexington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Learning Academy is listed in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Learning Academy
Early Learning Academy is a public school in Lexington, NE, part of Lexington Public Schools, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 967 schools in NE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Learning Academy
What grades does Early Learning Academy serve?
Early Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Academy is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Learning Academy rank in NE?
Early Learning Academy ranks #908 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Early Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Early Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Early Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Early Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Learning Academy?
68.1% of students at Early Learning Academy 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dawson County
- Phone
- (308) 324-1841
- Area population (ZIP 68850)
- 12,394
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68850; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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