LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District

Schools

41,066

Students

$14,943

Per-Pupil Spend

≈ nat'l avg

37.5%

Free Lunch Rate

-15pp vs nat'l

81.9%

Graduation Rate

-4.6pp vs nat'l

District Overview

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 41,066 students across 72 schools. It includes 40 elementary, 14 middle, 13 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,943 is near the national average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (72)

Elementary Schools40 schools

School	Grades	Students
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	762
ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	739
BEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	360
BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	814
BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	337
CALVERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	312
CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	615
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	564
CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	407
DONALD D SHERRILL EDUCATION CNTR - ELEM	PK–05	0
EASTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	282
ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	370
EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	384
FREDSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	443
HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	344
HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	421
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	409
HUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	525
HUNTINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	372
KAHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	488
KLOEFKORN ELEMENTARY	PK–05	486
KOOSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	889
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	388
MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	688
MCPHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	282
MEADOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	509
MORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	376
NORWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	253
PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	443
PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	505
PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	466
RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	459
RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	280
ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	863
ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	566
SARATOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	240
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	378
WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	487
WYSONG ELEMENTARY	PK–05	697
ZEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	442

Middle Schools14 schools

School	Grades	Students
CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	703
DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	405
GOODRICH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	877
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	890
LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	613
LUX MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	791
MICKLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	694
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM	06–08	0
MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	738
NUERNBERGER EDUCATION CENTER	06–08	0
PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	834
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	727
SCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	917
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,136

High Schools13 schools

School	Grades	Students
ARTS & HUMANITIES FOCUS PRGM	09–12	0
BRYAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL	09–12	0
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM	09–12	0
LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,268
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,196
LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,812
LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,929
LPS CAREER ACADEMY	11–12	0
LPS GRADUATION PATHWAYS PROGRAM	10–12	0
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,072
SCIENCE FOCUS PROGRAM	09–12	0
SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,171
SPECIAL ED YANKEE HILL PROGRAM	09–12	0

Other Schools5 schools

School	Grades	Students
ECSE - HOMEBASED	PK–PK	474
EDUCARE OF LINCOLN	PK–PK	146
INFANT TODDLER AT BRYAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL	PK–PK	12
INFANT TODDLER AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL	PK–PK	9
INFANT TODDLER AT LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	PK–PK	7

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,943Near national avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

30%

57%

State

30.0%

Local (property tax)

57.5%

Federal

12.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

41,066

Students

37%

Free Lunch

$15K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate81.9%

Opportunity Score46/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Range of school options

With 72 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 72 public schools, serving a total of 41,066 students.

What is the graduation rate for LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The graduation rate is 81.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $14,943 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

37% of students in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

No, LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

The median opportunity score across schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.