HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hartley Elementary School, located in the Near South neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska, serves a diverse student body as part of the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring that foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science are prioritized throughout the elementary years.

Beyond the classroom, Hartley Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and build a sense of belonging. With a focus on creating a supportive climate, Hartley strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but for success as responsible, lifelong learners within the broader Lincoln community.

344

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	85
Black	65
Asian	18
Two or More	40
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
127 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
85 (24.7 %)
Black
65 (18.9 %)
Two or More
40 (11.6 %)
Asian
18 (5.2 %)
American Indian
7 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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)436-1139
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 34

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	48.3%
Male	178	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)