NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norwood Park Elementary School, located at 4710 N 72nd St in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving a diverse student population, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach where teachers, staff, and families collaborate to ensure every child has access to a quality education and the resources necessary to succeed.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the district while incorporating hands-on learning experiences that cater to different student needs. Beyond the classroom, Norwood Park encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school events that foster school spirit and character growth. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the school prides itself on fostering a culture of respect, safety, and lifelong learning for its entire student body.

253

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	60
Black	16
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
149 (58.9 %)
Hispanic
60 (23.7 %)
Two or More
23 (9.1 %)
Black
16 (6.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)436-1155
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 28

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	49.4%
Male	128	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)