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#398 of 967 schools in NE
Top 41% in state
Sandy Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Fairfield, NE
A South Central Nebraska Unified 5 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30671 HWY 14, Fairfield, NE 68938
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Creek Elementary 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandy Creek 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,821
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence/nelson Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 129 | 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.
South Central Nebraska Unified 5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sandy Creek Elementary School is listed in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Creek Elementary School
Sandy Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, NE, part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Creek Elementary School
What grades does Sandy Creek Elementary School serve?
Sandy Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sandy Creek Elementary School?
Sandy Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Creek Elementary School rank in NE?
Sandy Creek Elementary School ranks #398 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Sandy Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sandy Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Creek Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandy Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sandy Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Creek Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Sandy Creek 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
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (402) 726-2412
- Area population (ZIP 68938)
- 455
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 68938; 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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