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#399 of 967 schools in NE
Top 41% in state
Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch
Elementary School · South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Lawrence, NE
A South Central Nebraska Unified 5 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
411 E SECOND PO BOX 128, Lawrence, NE 68957
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,703
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$569/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68957; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 275 | 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.
South Central Nebraska Unified 5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch is listed in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch
Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Lawrence, NE, part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch
What grades does Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch serve?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch rank in NE?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch ranks #399 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch?
32.6% of students at Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch 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
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nuckolls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (402) 756-7013
- Area population (ZIP 68957)
- 495
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 68957; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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