Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Bennington, NE, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Creek Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Pine Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 901 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
81%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Creek Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Pine Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pine Creek Elementary School?
556 students attend Pine Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pine Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Creek Elementary School?
Pine Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pine Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Creek Elementary School part of?
Pine Creek Elementary School is part of Bennington School District.
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