PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in LINCOLN, NE with about 435 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 721 Cottonwood Drive in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned with district standards, Pyrtle emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pyrtle Elementary is characterized by its active engagement with the local community and families. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular programs and events designed to encourage parent involvement and student enrichment. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between educators, staff, and the neighborhood, Pyrtle strives to create a safe and nurturing campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the Lincoln community.

For more information, contact PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 436-1162 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

721 COTTONWOOD DR
LINCOLN, NE 68510-4309
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PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LINCOLN, NE with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
435
Teachers:
30.23
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 435 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.2%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Black or African American
3.4%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.