ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rousseau Elementary School, located at 3701 S 33rd St in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-focused environment. Serving a diverse student population, Rousseau emphasizes academic growth while fostering social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its active involvement with the surrounding neighborhood and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs, Rousseau Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools system, the institution benefits from a robust curriculum and a dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its student body.

566

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	45
Black	31
Asian	14
Two or More	73
Pacific Islander	1

White
402 (71.0 %)
Two or More
73 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
45 (8.0 %)
Black
31 (5.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
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)436-1165
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 39

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	41.5%
Male	331	58.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)