Elm Creek High School

230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 140 students in grades 7-12, Elm Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elm Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Elm Creek High School's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Elm Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Creek High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
#520 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50-59%
46%
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30-39%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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≥90%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elm Creek High School's ranking?
Elm Creek High School is ranked #520 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elm Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Elm Creek High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Elm Creek High School?
140 students attend Elm Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Elm Creek High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Creek High School?
Elm Creek High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elm Creek High School offer ?
Elm Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elm Creek High School part of?
Elm Creek High School is part of Elm Creek Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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