Top Rankings
Gretna Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,339 students in Gretna Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Gretna Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
6,339 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
403 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Gretna Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
16 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
82 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
337 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
73 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
5,655 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
259
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
497
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
505
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
505
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
498
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
487
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
518
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
467
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
495
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
492
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
430
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
417
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
397
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,118 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 $19,790 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,118
$15,508
Spending / Student
$19,790
$16,823
Best Gretna Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16820 Chutney Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-2194
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Whitetail Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19110 Greenleaf Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 895-3388
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 South St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Aspen Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18414 Summit Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3866
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
Aspen Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10325 South 188th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Gretna High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 1,616 students
Rank: #77.
Squire John Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11705 South 216th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3048
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #99.
Falling Waters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5909 S 200th Ave
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3938
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
19125 Fir Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gretna Public Schools School District?
Gretna Public Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,339 students.
What is the rank of Gretna Public Schools School District?
Gretna Public Schools School District is ranked #11 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gretna Public Schools School District?
89% of Gretna Public Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gretna Public Schools School District?
Gretna Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Gretna Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,790 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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