Elm Creek Elementary School
Elm Creek Elementary School serves 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Elm Creek Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Elm Creek Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elm Creek Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elm Creek Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #518 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elm Creek School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Elm Creek Elementary School is Elm Creek High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Overton Elementary School (8.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elm Creek Elm Creek High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 153 students10
0.0 miles
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300 0 7-12 153 - Overton Overton Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 183 students10
8.8 miles
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424 8.8 PK-6 183 - Overton Overton High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 139 students10
8.8 miles
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424 8.8 7-12 139 - Amherst Amherst Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 217 students10
9.9 miles
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131 9.9 PK-6 217 - Amherst Amherst High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 175 students10
9.9 miles
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131 9.9 7-12 175
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