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#499 of 967 schools in NE
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Scottsbluff Public Schools · Scottsbluff, NE
A Scottsbluff Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2214 AVE C, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch score 42% 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 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Heights 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsbluff), 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
$55,531
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$949/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69361; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 0.4 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| St Agnes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Community Christian School of Western NebraskaPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 390 | 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.
Scottsbluff Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is listed in SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Scottsbluff, NE, part of Scottsbluff Public Schools, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
What grades does Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch serve?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch rank in NE?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch ranks #499 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Heights Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Scotts Bluff County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (308) 635-6252
- Area population (ZIP 69361)
- 16,965
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 69361; 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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