D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Arnold Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5000 MIKE SCHOLL STREET, Lincoln, NE 68524
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Nebraska
Growth
D
Students gain 0.62 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 12th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
687
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%12/100Students gain 0.62 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency54% (+1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency48% (−5 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%57%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts41st percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +26 pts, math +8 pts88th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +19 pts, math +9 pts78th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading +1 pts, math -10 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading +14 pts, math +10 pts69th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5000 MIKE SCHOLL STREET
City Lincoln
ZIP Code 68524
District 3172840
NCES School ID 317284001136
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68524

Understanding the community around Arnold Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,372
Per Capita Income $28,905
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $192,000
Median Rent $920
Owner-Occupied 61.1%
Renter-Occupied 38.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Arnold Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 50.2%
Hispanic/Latino 22.9%
Two or More Races 11.6%
Black 10.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 687
Teachers (FTE) 55.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Arnold Elementary School?
Arnold Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Arnold Elementary School?
Arnold Elementary School has 687 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Arnold Elementary School serve?
Arnold Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Arnold Elementary School receive per student?
Arnold Elementary School receives $14,943 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Arnold Elementary School in 68524 ▼
Avg Home Value
$261,404
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
38.9%

Other Schools in 68524

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026