Enrollment
279
Elementary
DISTRICT 331 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317281000539
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
1503 PLUM CREEK PARKWAY, LEXINGTON, NE 68850 · (308) 324-1841 · Dawson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL279 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
161 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 279 | 100% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY this school | 279 | 57.7% | N/A |
| CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY | 424 | 60.6% | 56.6% |
| SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHUYLER | 715 | 51.7% | 52.5% |
| MOCKINGBIRD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OMAHA | 473 | 71.9% | 46.7% |
| NORTH WARD PREKINDERGARTEN SCHUYLER | 113 | 49.6% | N/A |
| NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY COLUMBUS | 304 | 58.9% | 48.4% |
Matched among Nebraska elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Dawson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 279 | #284 of 587 | #7 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.3:1 | #376 of 379 | #7 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.3% | #299 of 379 | #6 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.7% | #51 of 359 | #5 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.1% | #72 of 135 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
279
+37 (+15%) vs 2020
+830% since 2000-01, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
was 24.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 279 | 11.5 | 24.3:1 | 58% (161) |
| 2023-24 | 257 | 11.6 | 22.3:1 | 68% (175) |
| 2022-23 | 267 | 10.5 | 25.4:1 | 40% (107) |
| 2020-21 | 242 | 10 | 24.2:1 | 47% (113) |
| 2017-18 | 258 | 9.7 | 26.6:1 | 62% (159) |
| 2015-16 | 257 | 11 | 23.4:1 | 65% (166) |
| 2010-11 | 231 | 9 | 25.7:1 | 78% (180) |
| 2000-01 | 30 | 1 | 30.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (258 to 279); teachers up 19% (9.7 to 11.5).
About EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
LEXINGTON, Nebraska, is home to EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, a mid-sized elementary school. Enrollment stands at 279 students, covering pre-K.
District-wide, LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 7 schools and 3,242 students.
The share of students at EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY who are Hispanic is 85%. Smaller groups are 7% Black and 6% White. County-wide, 37% of Dawson County residents are Hispanic. A diversity index of 26% means there is a 26% chance two randomly chosen students at EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY are from different groups.
A staff of 11.5 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 24.3:1. Across elementary schools in Nebraska, the average ratio is 21.0:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 58%.
In Dawson County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $69,880 a year, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, Dawson County has 19 public schools.
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY's nearest public school is MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (about 0.8 miles). There are 6 more public schools inside five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Fringe: the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 15% rise, from 242 to 279.
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,202
Census ACS
Median income
$69,880
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,509 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 915 students
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 672 students
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 385 students
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 358 students
- MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 321 students
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 312 students
Other schools in LEXINGTON
- LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 915 students
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 672 students
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 385 students
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 358 students
- MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 321 students
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 312 students
Other Early Learning Academy schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Early Learning Academy. EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is the largest of the 4.
- Early Learning AcademyOak Creek, WI · 266 students
- Early Learning AcademyScottsburg, IN · 101 students
- Early Learning AcademySTINNETT, TX · 52 students
Nearby schools
- MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 321
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 385
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL1.6 mi · 672
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.6 mi · 312
- LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL1.8 mi · 915
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.2 mi · 358
Frequently asked questions
About EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYHow large is EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY enrolls approximately 279 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY serve?
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is approximately 24.3:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY?
At EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 6% White, 85% Hispanic, 7% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY public or private?
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is a public K-12 school, overseen by LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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