Kooser Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2026)

7301 N 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521

Top 50%

Serving 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kooser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving is 53% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 899 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
: Top 50% in NE
: 61% (Btm 50%)
: 53% (Top 50%)
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kooser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Kooser Elementary School's student population of 899 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Kooser Elementary School
Pre-K	33
Kind	144
1	153
2	126
3	141
4	146
5	156

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Total Students

899 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School
2023	889
2022	824
2021	789
2020	825
2019	825
2018	737
2017	737
2016	787
2015	783
2014	733
2013	664
2012	590
2011	463

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

59 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School
2023	56
2022	54
2021	54
2020	58
2019	58
2018	55
2017	55
2016	53
2015	52
2014	49
2013	43
2012	37
2011	30

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Year Founded

2009

School Calendar

Campus Size

15 acres

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Kooser Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Kooser Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NE)

#427 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School
2023	#427
2022	#372
2021	#371
2019	#313
2018	#180
2017	#82
2016	#149
2015	#190
2014	#75
2013	#88
2012	#114

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61%

58%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	61%	58%	58%
2022	50%	46%	49%
2021	49%	46%	50%
2019	59%	52%	56%
2018	64%	51%	57%
2017	89%	69%	73%
2016	92%	72%	77%
2015	91%	72%	77%
2014	92%	71%	76%
2013	89%	69%	74%
2012	82%	67%	72%

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53%

47%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2022	53%	47%	51%
2021	55%	48%	53%
2019	60%	52%	56%
2018	65%	51%	57%
2017	68%	51%	58%
2016	91%	82%	85%
2015	86%	79%	83%
2014	89%	77%	81%
2013	87%	76%	80%
2012	87%	74%	78%
2011	77%	72%	78%

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60-64%

62%

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	16:1	12:1	14:1
2022	15:1	12:1	14:1
2021	15:1	12:1	13:1
2020	14:1	12:1	13:1
2019	14:1	12:1	13:1
2018	13:1	14:1	13:1
2017	13:1	12:1	13:1
2016	15:1	14:1	14:1
2015	15:1	14:1	14:1
2014	15:1	13:1	14:1
2013	15:1	13:1	14:1
2012	16:1	13:1	14:1
2011	15:1	13:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	11%	3%	5%
2022	12%	3%	5%
2021	11%	3%	5%
2020	10%	3%	5%
2019	10%	3%	5%
2018	7%	3%	5%
2017	7%	3%	5%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	7%	2%	5%
2014	6%	2%	5%
2013	7%	2%	5%
2012	6%	2%	5%
2011	5%	2%	5%

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Hispanic

12%

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	11%	21%	16%
2022	12%	21%	15%
2021	10%	20%	15%
2020	9%	19%	14%
2019	9%	19%	14%
2018	9%	19%	14%
2017	9%	19%	14%
2016	9%	18%	14%
2015	8%	18%	14%
2014	7%	17%	13%
2013	7%	17%	12%
2012	7%	16%	12%
2011	7%	16%	11%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	7%	7%	7%
2022	6%	7%	7%
2021	5%	7%	7%
2020	5%	7%	7%
2019	5%	7%	7%
2018	4%	7%	6%
2017	4%	7%	6%
2016	3%	7%	6%
2015	4%	7%	6%
2014	5%	7%	6%
2013	5%	7%	6%
2012	3%	7%	7%
2011	4%	7%	7%

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White

62%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	63%	63%	62%
2022	63%	64%	63%
2021	65%	65%	64%
2020	66%	66%	66%
2019	66%	66%	66%
2018	72%	66%	67%
2017	72%	66%	67%
2016	74%	68%	68%
2015	75%	68%	68%
2014	76%	69%	69%
2013	75%	70%	69%
2012	77%	70%	70%
2011	78%	71%	71%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	8%	5%	9%
2022	7%	4%	9%
2021	9%	4%	8%
2020	10%	4%	7%
2019	10%	4%	7%
2018	8%	4%	8%
2017	8%	4%	8%
2016	8%	3%	8%
2015	6%	3%	7%
2014	6%	3%	6%
2013	6%	3%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.58

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	0.57	0.56	0.58
2022	0.57	0.54	0.57
2021	0.55	0.54	0.56
2020	0.54	0.53	0.53
2019	0.54	0.53	0.53
2018	0.47	0.53	0.52
2017	0.47	0.53	0.52
2016	0.44	0.50	0.51
2015	0.43	0.50	0.51
2014	0.42	0.49	0.51
2013	0.43	0.48	0.50
2012	0.40	0.48	0.49
2011	0.38	0.48	0.48

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

38%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	36%	36%	38%
2022	30%	33%	35%
2021	34%	39%	39%
2020	31%	37%	38%
2019	31%	37%	38%
2018	26%	35%	39%
2017	26%	35%	39%
2016	21%	35%	35%
2015	22%	35%	35%
2014	21%	35%	37%
2013	21%	35%	36%
2012	25%	35%	36%
2011	22%	34%	36%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Kooser Elementary School	Nebraska	Lincoln Public Schools
2023	12%	8%	8%
2022	8%	8%	8%
2021	7%	7%	7%
2020	8%	8%	8%
2019	8%	8%	8%
2018	6%	8%	6%
2017	6%	8%	6%
2016	7%	9%	7%
2015	5%	9%	6%
2014	9%	9%	8%
2013	10%	9%	8%
2012	9%	9%	8%
2011	10%	9%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lincoln Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is Kooser Elementary School's ranking?

Kooser Elementary School is ranked #427 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.

What schools are Kooser Elementary School often compared to?

Kooser Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Wysong Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).

How many students attend Kooser Elementary School?

899 students attend Kooser Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Kooser Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Kooser Elementary School?

Kooser Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Kooser Elementary School offer ?

Kooser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Kooser Elementary School part of?

Kooser Elementary School is part of Lincoln Public Schools.

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5 10/10/2025
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