Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥80%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% NE state average).
How many students attend Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center?
44 students attend Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center?
Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center offer ?
Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center part of?
Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center is part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District.
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