PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pyrtle Elementary School, located at 721 Cottonwood Drive in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned with district standards, Pyrtle emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pyrtle Elementary is characterized by its active engagement with the local community and families. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular programs and events designed to encourage parent involvement and student enrichment. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between educators, staff, and the neighborhood, Pyrtle strives to create a safe and nurturing campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the Lincoln community.

449

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	43
Black	14
Asian	11
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

White
350 (78.0%)
Hispanic
43 (9.6%)
Two or More
28 (6.2%)
Black
14 (3.1%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)436-1162
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 37

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	49.4%
Male	227	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)