Whitetail Creek Elementary School

19110 Greenleaf Street
Gretna, NE 68028
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitetail Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10% in NE
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Whitetail Creek Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitetail Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitetail Creek Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#61 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
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69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitetail 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.
72%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitetail 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.
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
22%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
83%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whitetail Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitetail 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
5%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitetail 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitetail Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Whitetail Creek Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Whitetail Creek Elementary School?
563 students attend Whitetail Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Whitetail Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitetail Creek Elementary School?
Whitetail Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitetail Creek Elementary School offer ?
Whitetail Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitetail Creek Elementary School part of?
Whitetail Creek Elementary School is part of Gretna School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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