Excellent
#15 of 967 schools in NE
Top 1% in state
Crete Elementary School
Elementary School · Crete Public Schools · Crete, NE
An elementary school in Crete, NE where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 E 11TH ST, Crete, NE 68333
- Math 79% proficient (2015)
- Reading 90% proficient (2015)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crete Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2009–2015), then recovered 19 points since 2012, reaching 85% in 2015.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crete Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,733/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crete), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,625
Median home value
$218,400
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 0.0 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| St James Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crete Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crete Elementary School is listed in CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crete Elementary School
Crete Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crete, NE, part of Crete Public Schools, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crete Elementary School
What grades does Crete Elementary School serve?
Crete Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crete Elementary School rank in NE?
Crete Elementary School ranks #15 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Crete Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crete Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crete Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crete Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Crete Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crete Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crete Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crete Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crete Elementary School?
66.0% of students at Crete Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (402) 826-5822
- Area population (ZIP 68333)
- 9,257
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68333; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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