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Elementary· 72 schools in district

CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2200 DODGE ST, LINCOLN, NE 68521LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK05Non-Charter
615
Students
Total enrolled
$14,943
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
23% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 615 students in grades PK–05 in LINCOLN, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,943 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in LINCOLN, Nebraska, serving grades PK–05 with 615 students. The district invests $14,943 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

615
Total Students
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
52
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution324 male · 291 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 440 students
Student Composition
12%
45%
18%
15%
11%
Asian12%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black15%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317284000373

Academic Outcomes at CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68521

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,943Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,943
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,575
Student Support$2,839
Administration$1,793
Operations$2,241
Other$1,494
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,943 spent per student, an estimated $6,620 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
57%
State government
30.0%
Local (property tax)
57.5%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location
CountyLancaster County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (402)436-1129
NCES ID: 317284000373
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LINCOLN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
2200 DODGE ST, LINCOLN, NE 68521
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.