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#162 of 967 schools in NE

Top 17% in state

Gretna Elementary School

Elementary School · Gretna Public Schools · Gretna, NE

An elementary school in Gretna, NE where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11717 SOUTH 216TH STREET, Gretna, NE 68028

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$11,616
Chronic Absenteeism6.5%

Students at Gretna Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

19.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gretna 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average366/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Squire John Thomas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.4 mi393Compare →
Harvest Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.9 mi455Compare →
Aspen Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–52.6 mi529Compare →
Whitetail Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–53.5 mi563Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Gretna Public Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 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

Gretna Elementary School is listed in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gretna Elementary School

Gretna Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gretna, NE, part of Gretna Public Schools, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gretna Elementary School

What grades does Gretna Elementary School serve?

Gretna Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gretna Elementary School?

Gretna Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gretna 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 Gretna Elementary School rank in NE?

Gretna Elementary School ranks #162 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Gretna Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gretna Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Gretna Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gretna Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gretna Elementary School a charter school?

No, Gretna Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gretna Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Gretna Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gretna Elementary School?

19.3% of students at Gretna 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
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarpy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.5%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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