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#945 of 967 schools in NE

West Lawn Elementary School

Elementary School · Grand Island Public Schools · Grand Island, NE

A Grand Island Public Schools elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3022 COLLEGE ST, Grand Island, NE 68803

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$13,267
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at West Lawn Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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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The neighborhood

Where West Lawn 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,140/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Island), 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

$70,040

Median home value

$224,100

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Newell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.8 mi378Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.4 mi371Compare →
Knickrehm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.4 mi251Compare →
Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.4 mi148Compare →

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.

Grand Island Public Schools

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#18 of 19
District spending per student
$13,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Lawn Elementary School is listed in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Lawn Elementary School

West Lawn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, NE, part of Grand Island Public Schools, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #945 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Lawn Elementary School

What grades does West Lawn Elementary School serve?

West Lawn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend West Lawn Elementary School?

West Lawn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lawn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lawn Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Lawn Elementary School rank in NE?

West Lawn Elementary School ranks #945 of 967 schools in NE.

What is West Lawn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Lawn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 West Lawn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lawn Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Lawn Elementary School a charter school?

No, West Lawn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Lawn Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Lawn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 68803)
25,620
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
41
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 68803; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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