CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in LINCOLN, NE with about 692 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the southeastern area of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a well-established public school within the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Cavett is known for its strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond through a balanced, student-centered curriculum.
Beyond core academics, Cavett Elementary prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school features an active PTO and provides various enrichment opportunities designed to nurture students' interests and talents. With a focus on the "whole child," the school promotes a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners, reflecting the broader values of the Lincoln educational community.
For more information, contact CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 436-1131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LINCOLN, NE 68516-5716
(402) 436-1131
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LINCOLN, NE with about 692 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 692
- Teachers:
- 41.54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 692 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.