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Kooser Elementary School

Elementary School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE

A Lincoln Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

7301 N 13TH STREET, Lincoln, NE 68521

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,573
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Kooser Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kooser 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fredstrom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–51.9 mi435Compare →
Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–52.2 mi649Compare →
North American Martyrs SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–82.4 mi444Compare →
Educare of LincolnEnrollment path unverified3.2PK2.6 mi136Compare →

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
#25 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

Kooser Elementary School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kooser Elementary School

Kooser Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 899 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kooser Elementary School

What grades does Kooser Elementary School serve?

Kooser Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kooser Elementary School?

Kooser Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kooser Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kooser Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kooser Elementary School rank in NE?

Kooser Elementary School ranks #538 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Kooser Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kooser Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Kooser Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kooser Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kooser Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kooser Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kooser Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kooser Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kooser Elementary School?

48.8% of students at Kooser 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
899
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
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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