- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
West Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001181
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lincoln Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #41 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 463
- students enrolled
West Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln Elementary School ranks #41 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
West Lincoln Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 317284001181 · Lincoln, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 11:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
West Lincoln Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
West Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 463
West Lincoln Elementary School
463 students
What this shows West Lincoln Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lincoln Elementary School compares
West Lincoln Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 30% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 38.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, West Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend West Lincoln Elementary School?
West Lincoln Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln Elementary School is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 30% 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 West Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Lincoln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lincoln Elementary School?
West Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Lincoln Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln Elementary School ranks #41 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides West Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.