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KLOEFKORN ELEMENTARY

6601 GLASS RIDGE DRIVE, LINCOLN, NE, 68526

Top 10% School in Nebraska

Ranked 21 of 285 in Nebraska

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About KLOEFKORN ELEMENTARY

Kloefkorn Elementary School is located at 6601 Glass Ridge Drive, Lincoln, in the southeast Lincoln area. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 495 students. The student–teacher ratio is about 16:1. Recent data show 82% of students are proficient in math and 71% are proficient in reading. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. The environment at the school is warm and inviting, and the school seems dedicated to academic achievement, creating a pleasing blend of supportive community vibes and a stable learning atmosphere. Properties in the nearby area are usually priced between $240,000 and $290,000, which is quite attractive for families planning to buy a house where their children can get a quality education. Parents often say that teachers are caring and that the school community is respectful and inclusive. Through its strong academic results and the engagement of the families, Kloefkorn Elementary School is turning into one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Nebraska.

KLOEFKORN ELEMENTARY Contact Information

Address

6601 GLASS RIDGE DRIVE, LINCOLN, NE, 68526

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Phone

(402) 436-1148

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Website

lps.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 71% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
495
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 21 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KLOEFKORN ELEMENTARY

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:53 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 81.41%
Asian 4.65%
Hispanic 5.25%
Black 1.82%
Two+ Races 6.26%
Native Am. 0.61%
White
81.41%
Asian
4.65%
Hispanic
5.25%
Black
1.82%
Two+ Races
6.26%
Native Am.
0.61%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 495
48.48%
240 Female
51.52%
255 Male

Student Population

495 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kloefkorn Elementary School announced its upcoming PTO meetings for Monday, January 5, 2026. The PTO Board Meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., followed by the PTO General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to attend and stay involved in school planning.

FAQ

Q1. How does Kloefkorn help students become better at finding relationships in simple bar models?

Ans. Students look at bar graphs that show parts and wholes. This helps them understand how numbers are related in simple math problems.

Q2: What does the school do to help kids recognize their moods early in stories?

Ans. Teachers help students understand the story's emotional tone by pointing out word choices, pictures, and how characters react.

Q3. What routines help students keep track of the rotating experiment tubs in the classroom?

Ans. Students follow numbered tub assignments, checklists, and return steps to ensure that the materials are ready for the next group.

Q4. How does Kloefkorn start to compare the life cycles of plants and animals?

Ans. Students create charts to compare the growth stages of plants and animals.

Q5. How does the school help students keep their reading bins?

Ans. Students put the books they choose in order, keep track of returns, and restock the bins every week so that the reading materials are always up-to-date and neat.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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