Sandy Creek Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 360 students in Sandy Creek Schools.
Public Elementary Schools in Sandy Creek Schools have a diversity score of 0.24, which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
685 Schools
# Students
484 Students
209,539 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
15,327 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.59

Showing 1991–2000. View full 13-year historical data

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
24%

Showing 1990–2000. View full 13-year historical data

% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%

Showing 1991–2000. View full 13-year historical data

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue (99-00)
$4 MM
$987,000
Spending (99-00)
$4 MM
$946,000
Revenue / Student (99-00)
$8,366
$9,055
Spending / Student (99-00)
$8,280
$8,679

Best Sandy Creek Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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