Crete Public Schools School District

930 Main Ave
Crete, NE 68333-2254
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Crete Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,120 students in Crete Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Crete Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,120 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Crete Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#170 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Crete Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crete Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crete Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Crete Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,315 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
21%
# Black Students
20 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
693 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
33%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
224
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
139
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,822 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,877 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Crete Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Crete Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,822
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Crete Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,877
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Crete Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Crete Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK-2
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Grades: 3-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Crete High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Preschool
309 E 11th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Success Academy
Alternative School
1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Crete Public Schools School District?
Crete Public Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,120 students.
What is the rank of Crete Public Schools School District?
Crete Public Schools School District is ranked #168 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crete Public Schools School District?
62% of Crete Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crete Public Schools School District?
Crete Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Crete Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,877 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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