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#27 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 18% of private schools

St Teresa Elementary School

Elementary School · Lincoln, NE

A private elementary school in Lincoln, NE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

616 S 36TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68510

  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,252.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index38%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment243
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Teresa 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

$64,183

Median home value

$221,200

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White77.4%
Hispanic14.0%
Asian4.1%
Black3.3%
Two or More1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Randolph Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.3 mi450Compare →
Ecse - HomebasedEnrollment path unverified3.3PK0.9 mi510Compare →
Elliott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–50.9 mi382Compare →
Hartley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–50.9 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Teresa Elementary School is listed in Lincoln, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Teresa Elementary School

St Teresa Elementary School is a private elementary school in Lincoln, NE, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Teresa Elementary School

What grades does St Teresa Elementary School serve?

St Teresa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Teresa Elementary School?

St Teresa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Teresa Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Teresa Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Teresa Elementary School rank in NE?

St Teresa Elementary School ranks #27 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is St Teresa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Teresa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Teresa Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Teresa Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Teresa Elementary School a religious school?

St Teresa Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
243
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Lancaster County
Area population (ZIP 68510)
19,534
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
40.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68510; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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