What grades does BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Primary school serving students in LINCOLN, NE. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at LINCOLN, NE in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What schools are in LINCOLN, NE?

LINCOLN, NE is served by the local school district. BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Brownell Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

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LINCOLN, NE 68505

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Tue

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Oct

Thu

Parent/Teacher ConferencesEvent

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Oct

Wed

Last day of 1st quarterEvent

Oct

Wed

Last Day of Q1Event

Oct

Thu

FALL BREAKEvent

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Oct

Thu

LPS quarter breakEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

335

Student:Teacher

12.9:1

Locale

Urban

District

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Econ. Disadvantaged

69.8%

Phone

(402)436-1127

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

35-39%

Chronic Absenteeism

4.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1

Worse than average in NE

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

301

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

23.65

96% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.40000001

Nurses

0.40000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,573

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,619

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,200

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 29%Local 61%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$293,543

+4.3% 1yr+33.9% 5yr

Lincoln, NE metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.6%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Uninsured residents

6.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,396

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,692

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,010 (30%)

Other Health Impairment

1,034 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

888 (13%)

Autism

819 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

647 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

310 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

325

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conferences

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Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conferences

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Event

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Last day of 1st quarter

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Brownell Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	5th Grade MAP Testing - ReadingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	MAP Growth Testing in MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	3rd Gr MAP Testing: MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	4th MAP Math Math testingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School- Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Staff Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full schedule and any student impact details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Q1 Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the conference schedule for sign-up times and procedures.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	5th Grade MAP Reading TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Last day of 1st quarter	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Last Day of Q1	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	FALL BREAK Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	LPS quarter break	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	District PL Day Schools not in session	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	First day of 2nd quarter	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	First Day of Q2	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Snack with SNAC Check the event notice for time, location and activity details.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	SNAC	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Fall Festival Check the event notice for time, location, and activity details.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Morrill Hall: 3rd Grade	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Young People's Concert: 4th Grade Time TBA- Late Start Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Sheldon Museum: 5th Grade	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Picture Re-takes at Brownell	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Cunningham One Room School House: 4th Grade Group1	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Cunningham One Room School House: 4th Grade Group2	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Cunningham One Room School House: 4th Grade Group3	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	SNAC	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Building PL Day Schools not in session	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Bring on the Snow Dress Rehearsal	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Bring on the Snow Dress Rehearsal	Event	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Last Day of Quarter 2 Clubs	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Bring on the Snow Public Shows-Kahoa	Event	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Bring on the Snow Public Shows- Brownell	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Band & Strings Public Concert	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Family Movie Night Check the event notice for movie title, time and location details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Jingle Run with Norwood Park at Northeast	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	SNAC	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Last day of 2nd quarter	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	LAST DAY OF Q2	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Sing/Dance: Buffalo Ball/Bash	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	LPS semester break	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	First day of 3rd quarter	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	First Day of Q3	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Brownell/Norwood Park Library Night	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules.	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	SNAC	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Bingo for Books Check the event notice for participation details and book information.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	District PL Day - School not in session	Event	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	SNAC	Event	—
Tue, Mar 2, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Last Day of Q3	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Last day of 3rd quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	LPS quarter break	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	First day of 4th quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	First Day of Q4	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Snack with SNAC Check the event notice for time, location and activity details.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	SNAC	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Pioneers Park Nature Hike: 1st Grade	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Spring Fling Review the event details for activities, times, and participation information.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Snack with SNAC Check the event notice for time, location and activity details.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	SNAC	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Lincoln Children's Museum: KG	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Last Day of Quarter 4 Clubs	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Spring Band, Strings, Choir Concert	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	School not in Session	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation Week Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Lion King Dress Rehearsal	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Lion King Dress Rehearsal	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Lincoln Children's Zoo: 2nd Grade	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Lion King Public Performance	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Yankee Hill Education Center Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	5th Grade Picnic (must have sign up)	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Graduation K/5	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Independence Academy Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last day of classes Review the calendar for the exact date and any related events.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Snack with SNAC Check the event notice for time, location and activity details.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	SNAC	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Bryan Community Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	North Star High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Northwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Southeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Northeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	Southwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	Standing Bear High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	East High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	SNAC	Event	—