Gretna Public Schools School District
School District · Gretna, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#118 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,616
$5,748 vs Nebraska median
District size
6,788 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About Gretna Public Schools
Gretna Public Schools is a Gretna, Nebraska school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,788 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $11,616 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Gretna Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Falling Waters Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Gretna Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 67.3% and ELA proficiency of 66.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gretna Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gretna Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Gretna Public Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Gretna
- Total Enrollment
- 6,788
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gretna Public Schools?
Gretna Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gretna Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Gretna Public Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gretna Public Schools?
Gretna Public Schools spends $11,616 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gretna Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gretna Public Schools is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gretna Public Schools?
Falling Waters Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gretna Public Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Gretna Public Schools?
Across schools in Gretna Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gretna Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Gretna Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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