Lincoln School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 41,850 students in Lincoln School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Lincoln School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Lincoln School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
# American Indian Students
256 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,003 Students
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,615 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
21%
# Black Students
3,057 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
26,018 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,862 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,833
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
2,866
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,009
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,890
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,976
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,992
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,012
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,059
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,073
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,193
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,278
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,098
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,090
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,481
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 76 public schools serving 41,850 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #117 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln School District?
62% of Lincoln School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 76 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 41,850 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in NE)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
