Best Public Schools in Elm Creek, NE

The city of Elm Creek, Nebraska is home to two public schools: Elm Creek Elementary School and Elm Creek High School, both part of the Elm Creek Public Schools district. The data shows that Elm Creek Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Nebraska elementary schools and outperforming state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Elm Creek High School has had more variable performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the top and bottom half of Nebraska high schools.

Elm Creek Elementary School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong test scores, with 76% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 80% in Math. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4. Elm Creek High School, on the other hand, has a 2-star rating and more mixed academic performance, with 11th grade ACT scores below 30% proficient in both ELA and Math. However, the high school does have a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.9.

Both schools have similar rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, around 35%, indicating a relatively high level of economic need in the district. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with both schools reporting rates around 21% in the 2023-2024 school year. Overall, the data suggests that Elm Creek Elementary is the stronger performer of the two schools, while Elm Creek High School may benefit from further investigation and improvement efforts by the district.