Very Good
#333 of 967 schools in NE
Top 34% in state
Whitetail Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Gretna Public Schools · Gretna, NE
A Gretna Public Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11717 SOUTH 216TH STREET, Gretna, NE 68028
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitetail Creek Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whitetail Creek Elementary 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 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Wheeler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Falling Waters Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 515 | 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.
Gretna Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Whitetail Creek Elementary is listed in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitetail Creek Elementary
Whitetail Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Gretna, NE, part of Gretna Public Schools, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitetail Creek Elementary
What grades does Whitetail Creek Elementary serve?
Whitetail Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whitetail Creek Elementary?
Whitetail Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitetail Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitetail Creek Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitetail Creek Elementary rank in NE?
Whitetail Creek Elementary ranks #333 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Whitetail Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitetail Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Whitetail Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitetail Creek Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Whitetail Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Whitetail Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitetail Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whitetail Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitetail Creek Elementary?
5.9% of students at Whitetail Creek Elementary 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
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (402) 895-3388
- 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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