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#360 of 967 schools in NE

Top 37% in state

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary School · Beatrice Public Schools · Beatrice, NE

A Beatrice Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 N 19TH, Beatrice, NE 68310

  • Math 52% proficient (2017)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2017)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2017
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2017 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2017 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2017 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2017 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,530
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Lincoln Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2017 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2014, to 55% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)

Based on 18 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated921/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beatrice), 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

$58,608

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$755/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–50.4 mi76Compare →
Paddock Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–50.7 mi398Compare →
St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–51.0 mi70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Beatrice Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$12,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary School is listed in BEATRICE 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 Beatrice, NE, part of Beatrice Public Schools, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

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 2nd.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

Lincoln Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 16.1:1. 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 #360 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Lincoln Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

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.

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

70.5% of students at Lincoln 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Gage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 68310)
14,381
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
42.7
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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 68310; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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