Below Average
#747 of 967 schools in NE
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · North Platte Public Schools · North Platte, NE
A North Platte Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 W 9TH ST, North Platte, NE 69101
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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).
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Where Lincoln 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Platte), 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
$61,833
Median home value
$183,100
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| St Patrick JR SR High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Mc Daid Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 193 | 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.
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.
North Platte Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary School is listed in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Platte, NE, part of North Platte Public Schools, serving approximately 269 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Elementary School
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank in NE?
Lincoln Elementary School ranks #747 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Lincoln Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lincoln Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (308) 535-7138
- Area population (ZIP 69101)
- 27,572
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 69101; 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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