PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

466

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	42
Black	16
Asian	14
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
361 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.0 %)
Two or More
30 (6.4 %)
Black
16 (3.4 %)
Asian
14 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)436-1162
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 37

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	48.9%
Male	238	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)