Whitetail Creek Elementary

Whitetail Creek Elementary serves 563 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Gretna, Nebraska, ranking among the top schools in the state at 158th out of 974 elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.6 to 1 and 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains solid class sizes that support personalized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 72% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 69% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics.

This consistent achievement across core subjects has earned Whitetail Creek Elementary a 7.3 out of 10 rating and places it in the 84th percentile statewide. Located at 11717 South 216th Street, the school serves families in a well-established community where 56% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 68028 ZIP code area reflects the stability of the community, with a median household income of $139,955 and median home values around $347,700.

With only 1.9% of residents living in poverty, the area provides a supportive environment for educational success. Whitetail Creek Elementary operates as a regular public school in Sarpy County's large suburban setting, offering students the benefits of both community resources and small-town Nebraska values.