CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cavett Elementary School, located in the southeastern area of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a well-established public school within the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Cavett is known for its strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond through a balanced, student-centered curriculum.

Beyond core academics, Cavett Elementary prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school features an active PTO and provides various enrichment opportunities designed to nurture students' interests and talents. With a focus on the "whole child," the school promotes a positive school climate where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners, reflecting the broader values of the Lincoln educational community.

556

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	38
Black	8
Asian	17
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	1

White
440 (79.1%)
Two or More
52 (9.4%)
Hispanic
38 (6.8%)
Asian
17 (3.1%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1131
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	48%
Male	289	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)