Enrollment
279
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317647001578
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 279
- students enrolled
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317647001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 279 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Scottsbluff Public Schools spends $13,201 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students) and Bluffs Middle School (754 students) alongside Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch compares
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsbluff Public Schools, which includes Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch.
$13,201
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 42.1%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is 11.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch rank among schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
Is Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch a good school?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch, Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students), Bluffs Middle School (754 students), and Westmoor Elementary School (408 students). See the Scottsbluff Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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