Elm Creek Elementary School

230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elm Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elm Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Elm Creek Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
202 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Elm Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Creek Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#313 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elm Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elm Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
22%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
96%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Elm Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elm Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elm Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Creek Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elm Creek Elementary School?
202 students attend Elm Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Elm Creek Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Creek Elementary School?
Elm Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elm Creek Elementary School offer ?
Elm Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elm Creek Elementary School part of?
Elm Creek Elementary School is part of Elm Creek School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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