Elm Creek Public Schools School District
School District · Elm Creek, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#199 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,928
$2,436 vs Nebraska median
District size
357 students
Typical than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Elm Creek Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elm Creek High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Elm Creek Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elm Creek Public Schools
Elm Creek Public Schools is a Elm Creek, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 357 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $14,928 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Elm Creek Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elm Creek High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Elm Creek Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 62.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elm Creek Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elm Creek Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Elm Creek Public Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Elm Creek
- Total Enrollment
- 357
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- District spending per student
- $14,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elm Creek Public Schools?
Elm Creek Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elm Creek Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Elm Creek Public Schools is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Elm Creek Public Schools?
Elm Creek Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,928 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elm Creek Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elm Creek Public Schools is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elm Creek Public Schools?
Elm Creek High School is the highest-rated school in Elm Creek Public Schools with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Elm Creek Public Schools?
Across schools in Elm Creek Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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