16786 280th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Shell Creek Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Shell Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in NE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shell Creek Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
322 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Shell Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Shell Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
25%
20%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
74%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

How many students attend Shell Creek Elementary School?

322 students attend Shell Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Shell Creek Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Creek Elementary School?

Shell Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Shell Creek Elementary School offer ?

Shell Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Shell Creek Elementary School part of?

Shell Creek Elementary School is part of Lakeview Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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