Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Crete Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 79%
- Reading Proficiency: 90%
- Attendance Zone: Crete Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Crete school district, covering approximately 191 square miles around Crete, NE. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crete Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crete Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)79%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)90%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Crete Elementary School often compared to?
Crete Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri County Elementary School, Friend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend Crete Elementary School?
438 students attend Crete Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Crete Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crete Elementary School offer ?
Crete Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crete Elementary School part of?
Crete Elementary School is part of Crete School District.
School Reviews
Review Crete Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
