WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in LINCOLN, NE with about 523 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 630 W Dawes Ave in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes foundational academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of a large urban district, West Lincoln benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of LPS while maintaining a neighborhood school feel, focusing on engaging students from diverse backgrounds through interactive learning experiences and inclusive classroom settings.

Beyond core academics, the school places a high priority on student well-being and community involvement. It often serves as a central hub for local families, encouraging parental participation and collaborative efforts to support student success. The faculty and staff at West Lincoln are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, aiming to prepare their young students not only for the transition to middle school but for long-term academic achievement and positive civic engagement.

For more information, contact WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 436-1168 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

630 W DAWES AVE
LINCOLN, NE 68521-3999
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WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LINCOLN, NE with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
523
Teachers:
44.63
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 523 students

White
44.4%
Hispanic/Latino
37.9%
Black or African American
9.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.