Gretna Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 332-3341
Gretna Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Gretna Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Gretna Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gretna Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Gretna 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 | #394 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gretna School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gretna Elementary School is Gretna High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gretna Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna Gretna Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 667 students10
0.2 miles
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048 0.2 6-8 667 - Gretna Gretna High School Math: 74% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,258 student10
0.9 miles
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936 0.9 9-12 1,258 - Gretna Squire John Thomas Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 569 students10
1.3 miles
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578 1.3 PK-5 569 - Gretna Aspen Creek Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 516 students10
2.5 miles
10325 South 188th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617 2.5 PK-5 516 - Gretna Reeder Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 618 students10
3.7 miles
19202 Chandler St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420 3.7 PK-5 618
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