Excellent
#88 of 967 schools in NE
Top 9% in state
Falling Waters Elementary School
Elementary School · Gretna Public Schools · Gretna, NE
A Gretna Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11717 S 216TH ST, Gretna, NE 68028
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falling Waters Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Falling Waters 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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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
$141,356
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Reagan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Noor Academy NePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Whitetail Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 563 | 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.
Gretna Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Falling Waters Elementary School is listed in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falling Waters Elementary School
Falling Waters Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gretna, NE, part of Gretna Public Schools, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falling Waters Elementary School
What grades does Falling Waters Elementary School serve?
Falling Waters Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Falling Waters Elementary School?
Falling Waters Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falling Waters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falling Waters Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falling Waters Elementary School rank in NE?
Falling Waters Elementary School ranks #88 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Falling Waters Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Falling Waters Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Falling Waters Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falling Waters Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Falling Waters Elementary School a charter school?
No, Falling Waters Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falling Waters Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Falling Waters Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falling Waters Elementary School?
14.8% of students at Falling Waters 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (402) 332-3938
- Area population (ZIP 68028)
- 17,248
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 68028; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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