Lost Creek Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(402) 563-7045
Lost Creek Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Lost Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lost Creek Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 373 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lost Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Lost Creek Elementary School is 0.47, 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 | #254 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Columbus School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lost Creek Elementary School is Columbus High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Columbus Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Park Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus North Park Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 309 students10
0.9 miles
2200 31st St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7070 0.9 PK-4 309 - Columbus Pathways Beyond/early Steps To Success Building Grades: PK | 14 students
0.9 miles
2508 27th Street
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7000 0.9 PK 14 - Columbus Columbus High School Math: 46% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,230 student10
1.1 miles
3434 Discoverer Drive
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050 1.1 9-12 1,230 - Columbus Emerson Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 261 students10
1.3 miles
2410 20th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7030 1.3 PK-4 261 - Columbus West Park Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 240 students10
1.3 miles
4100 Adamy St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7075 1.3 PK-4 240
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