MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maxey Elementary School, located in the southeast area of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a well-established public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district, the school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood and is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Maxey emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student well-being and active parental involvement, which contributes to a strong sense of school spirit. Teachers and staff at Maxey utilize the district’s comprehensive curriculum while incorporating modern instructional strategies to meet individual student needs. Beyond the classroom, the school provides various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, promoting a holistic approach to early childhood education.

688

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	535
Hispanic	28
Black	10
Asian	74
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
535 (77.8 %)
Asian
74 (10.8 %)
Two or More
40 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.1 %)
Black
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1153
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	49.1%
Male	350	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)