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#688 of 967 schools in NE
Elm Creek High School
High School · Elm Creek Public Schools · Elm Creek, NE
A high school in Elm Creek, NE where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
230 EAST CALKINS AVENUE PO BOX 490, Elm Creek, NE 68836
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elm Creek High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elm Creek High 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,531
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Elm Creek Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elm Creek High School is listed in ELM CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm Creek High School
Elm Creek High School is a public high school in Elm Creek, NE, part of Elm Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 155 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm Creek High School
What grades does Elm Creek High School serve?
Elm Creek High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Elm Creek High School?
Elm Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Creek High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm Creek High School rank in NE?
Elm Creek High School ranks #688 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Elm Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Elm Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Creek High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elm Creek High School a charter school?
No, Elm Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Elm Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm Creek High School?
26.5% of students at Elm Creek High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Buffalo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (308) 856-4300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 68836)
- 1,829
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 68836; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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