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Roper Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|LINCOLN, Nebraska|LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LINCOLN, NE 68522
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
851
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLSEcon. Disadvantaged
57.7%
Phone
(402)436-1170School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
44%
38th percentile in NE
Math Proficiency
46%
44th percentile in NE
Chronic Absenteeism
5.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
48 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Worse than average in NETechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
732
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
58.8
97% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
0.60000002
Nurses
1
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)
850
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
4th Grade Cunningham School
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4th Grade Cunningham School
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4th Grade Cunningham School
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Roper Elementary School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 3-5 MAP Math Testing District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | 4th Grade MAP Testing - MathDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for testing dates and any required preparation materials. |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | 5th Map Reading testingDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | 4th Grade MAP Reading TestingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day--No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | No School- Building Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 5th Grade MAP Reading TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Q1 Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the conference schedule for sign-up times and procedures. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | 4th Grade MAP Math TestingDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | 5th Map Math testingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information. |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information. |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | First day of 2nd quarter |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | First Day of Quarter 2 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | 5th Grade Sheldon Museum Check the field trip notice for destination details and requirements. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 5th Grade Sheldon Museum Check the field trip notice for destination details and requirements. |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 4th Grade Cunningham School |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Family Night: Light on After School Celebration |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 4th Grade Cunningham School |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | 4th Grade Cunningham School |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | 4th Grade Cunningham School |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 4th Grade Cunningham School |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 4th Grade Cunningham School |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Report Cards Posted to ParentVue |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | 4th Grade Cunningham School |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | 2nd Grade Lincoln Children's Zoo Check the school notice for trip details, permissions and any required items. |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | 2nd Grade Lincoln Children's Zoo Check the school notice for trip details, permissions and any required items. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | 2nd Grade Lincoln Children's Zoo Check the school notice for trip details, permissions and any required items. |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | PTO Quarterly Meeting Review the PTO meeting notice for quarterly agenda items and discussion topics. |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | SNAC Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participation details. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break Review the school calendar for complete Thanksgiving break dates. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break Review the school calendar for complete Thanksgiving break dates. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break Review the school calendar for complete Thanksgiving break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | No School - Building Professional Learning |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Roper Winter Choir Concert |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Roper Winter Strings Concert |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details. |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conference Check the school calendar for conference scheduling and sign-up procedures. |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | No School for Preschool |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Roper Winter Band Concert |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Last day of 2nd quarter |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Last Day of Quarter 2 |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | LPS semester break |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | No School - Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | First day of 3rd quarter |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | First Day of Quarter 3 |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Report Cards Posted to ParentVue |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - Martin Luther King Day |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | No School for Preschool |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | 3rd Grade Morrill Hall Review the event notice for details and participation information. |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | 3rd Grade Morrill Hall Review the event notice for details and participation information. |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | PTO Quarterly Meeting Review the PTO meeting notice for quarterly agenda items and discussion topics. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - District Professional Learning |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | SNAC Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participation details. |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | KG Lincoln Children's Museum |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Last day of 3rd quarter |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Last Day of Quarter 3 |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | LPS quarter break |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | No School - Spring Break Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | First day of 4th quarter |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | First Day of Quarter 4 |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Hulda Roper's 120th Birthday Born at Quincy, Illinois on March 16, 1907, Hulda V. Stahnke was the daughter of George and Louise (Mohr) Stahnke. The family moved to Topeka, Kansas, sometime between 1910 and 1920. George Stahnke died in 1921 and Hulda quit school to help out the family. The Stahnke family then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, and Hulda returned to school at the age of 18. She graduated from College View High School in 1928 and went on to attend Union College in Lincoln.In 1944 Hulda was working as a Lancaster County welfare caseworker when she heard a speech by the Lincoln Police Chief about the need for police women. Hulda was hired in 1944 and served as a police officer and later, detective. She married Reginald Roper in 1952. Hulda Roper retired from the Lincoln Police in 1973. She won numerous honors and awards and was inducted into the Nebraska Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. Roper Elementary School, located at 2323 S. Coddington in Lincoln is named for Hulda Roper. Hulda (Stahnke) Roper died at her home in Lincoln on February 28, 2001. She is buried in Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, next to her husband. |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details. |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Parent Teacher Conferences Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details. |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | PTO Quarterly Meeting Review the PTO meeting notice for quarterly agenda items and discussion topics. |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Report Cards Posted to ParentVue |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | No School - Building Professional Learning |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Roper Spring Band Concert |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Family Night: Roper Multicultural Night |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | Roper Spring Strings Concert |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | No School |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | EL Zoo |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Roper Spring Choir Concert |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | SNAC Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda items and participation details. |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Yankee Hill Education Center Graduation Celebration |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Independence Academy Graduation Celebration |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last day of classes Review the calendar for the exact date and any related events. |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last Day of School Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year. |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Report Cards Posted to ParentVue |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Bryan Community Graduation Celebration |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | North Star High School Graduation Ceremony |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Northwest High School Graduation Ceremony |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Southeast High School Graduation Ceremony |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Northeast High School Graduation Ceremony |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Southwest High School Graduation Ceremony |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Standing Bear High School Graduation Ceremony |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | East High School Graduation Ceremony |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Roper Elementary School
ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 851 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in LINCOLN, NE.
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