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ECSE - HOMEBASED

300 SOUTH 48TH STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68510 · (402) 436-1994 · Lancaster County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL527 STUDENTS
Enrollment
527
Elementary
DISTRICT 418 · STATE 272
Student : Teacher
30.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
4%
23 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 37%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
527
Student demographics
White
71%
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
15%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 23%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
70%
Female
30%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
527
+35 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
30.7:1
was 35.1:1
% White
71%
was 78%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ECSE - HOMEBASED

ECSE - HOMEBASED is a roomy elementary-level community in LINCOLN, Nebraska, run under LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school teaches 527 students in grade pre-K. Enrollment runs roughly 94% larger than the state mean of about 272.

Within LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which oversees 67 schools and 42,301 students, ECSE - HOMEBASED is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, ECSE - HOMEBASED lists that White students make up the majority at 71%. Beyond that, the school reports 15% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Black, 3% Asian. By comparison, Lancaster County as a whole is about 81% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, ECSE - HOMEBASED records 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 30.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 21.0:1 average. An estimated 4% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Lancaster County (around 32%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Lancaster County) reports that median household income runs about $74,793, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. ECSE - HOMEBASED is one of 97 public schools in Lancaster County (combined enrollment of about 48,123 students).

INFANT TODDLER AT BRYAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a city-core site.

Trend over the last 7 years. ECSE - HOMEBASED's enrollment has ticked up 7% since 2018, when it stood at 492 (now 527). White enrollment moved from 78% to 71% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 35.1:1 in 2018 to 30.7:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lancaster County at a glance

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Population
326,696
Census ACS
Median income
$74,793
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
97
48,123 students

Quick facts

School name
ECSE - HOMEBASED
District
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Address
300 SOUTH 48TH STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68510
Phone
(402) 436-1994
County
Lancaster County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
527
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
30.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
23 (4%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
317284000695
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ECSE - HOMEBASED
How many students attend ECSE - HOMEBASED?
ECSE - HOMEBASED enrolls approximately 527 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does ECSE - HOMEBASED serve?
ECSE - HOMEBASED serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at ECSE - HOMEBASED?
Approximately 30.7:1 students per teacher at ECSE - HOMEBASED.
How diverse is ECSE - HOMEBASED?
ECSE - HOMEBASED reports a student body of 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is ECSE - HOMEBASED in?
ECSE - HOMEBASED is part of LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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