WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Lincoln Elementary School, located at 630 W Dawes Ave in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes foundational academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of a large urban district, West Lincoln benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of LPS while maintaining a neighborhood school feel, focusing on engaging students from diverse backgrounds through interactive learning experiences and inclusive classroom settings.

Beyond core academics, the school places a high priority on student well-being and community involvement. It often serves as a central hub for local families, encouraging parental participation and collaborative efforts to support student success. The faculty and staff at West Lincoln are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, aiming to prepare their young students not only for the transition to middle school but for long-term academic achievement and positive civic engagement.

487

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	197
Black	53
Asian	19
Two or More	50
American Indian	4

Hispanic
197 (40.5 %)
White
164 (33.7 %)
Black
53 (10.9 %)
Two or More
50 (10.3 %)
Asian
19 (3.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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)436-1168
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	46%
Male	263	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)