For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 584 students in Battle Creek School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Battle Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
584 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Battle Creek School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2003–2020. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,014 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$12 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,193
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,014
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Battle Creek School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S 4th
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Battle Creek High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District manages 2 public schools serving 584 students.
What is the rank of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District is ranked #93 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek School District?
93% of Battle Creek School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Battle Creek School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,014 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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