Is Battle Creek Elementary School a good school?

Battle Creek Elementary School ranks 88 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Battle Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended Battle Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Battle Creek Elementary School?

Students at Battle Creek Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Battle Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Battle Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Battle Creek High School

Battle Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Battle Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 293 students in grades PK-6 in Battle Creek, Nebraska. The school is part of the Battle Creek Public Schools district, which is ranked 50 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Battle Creek Elementary School consistently performs well above the state average in academic assessments, with 86.49% of 3rd graders, 82.35% of 4th graders, 72% of 5th graders, and 75.56% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. In mathematics, the school had 75.68% of 3rd graders, 64.71% of 4th graders, 62% of 5th graders, and 73% of 6th graders proficient or better, again outperforming the state. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 21.5% in 2022-2023 to just 3.2% in 2023-2024, well below the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Elkhorn Valley Elementary and Pierce Elementary, Battle Creek Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming them in academic assessments and having lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.38% to 25.29% over the past few years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

305 S 4th
Battle Creek, NE 68715-0100

(402) 675-8085

District: Battle Creek Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,162

Students who attend Battle Creek Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Battle Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Battle Creek Elementary School ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Battle Creek Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Battle Creek Elementary School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battle Creek Elementary School is $13,162.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Battle Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Elementary School 88^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Battle Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Battle Creek Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Public Schools 50^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Battle Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Battle Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	77.69	53^rd	418	87.3%
2007	85.17	10^th	430	97.7%
2008	72.32	47^th	478	90.2%
2009	60.86	194^th	471	58.8%
2010	66.88	128^th	502	74.5%
2011	65.45	152^nd	473	67.9%
2012	59.14	190^th	480	60.4%
2013	68.72	123^rd	485	74.6%
2014	64.25	151^st	483	68.7%
2015	69.83	117^th	488	76.0%
2016	71.74	113^th	480	76.5%
2017	71.14	130^th	459	71.7%
2018	53.04	214^th	450	52.4%
2019	57.04	185^th	452	59.1%
2021	55.71	194^th	442	56.1%
2022	69.59	120^th	457	73.7%
2023	78.04	86^th	459	81.3%
2024	76.86	88^th	428	79.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Battle Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.79	54^th	312	82.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Battle Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	56.99	141^st	349	59.6%
2021	49.94	151^st	318	52.5%
2022	64.33	112^th	337	66.8%
2023	61.58	129^th	349	63.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Battle Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	81.21	37^th	347	89.3%
2019	67.17	110^th	367	70.0%
2021	55.97	134^th	328	59.1%
2022	59.54	140^th	356	60.7%
2023	73.60	87^th	366	76.2%

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Rank History for White students at Battle Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	41.96	226^th	391	42.2%
2019	46.97	198^th	391	49.4%
2021	45.84	195^th	368	47.0%
2022	60.17	134^th	388	65.5%
2023	70.34	89^th	385	76.9%
2024	64.00	89^th	261	65.9%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Battle Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1989	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1990	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
1991	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1992	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1993	172	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
1994	177	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	182
1995	188	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	196
1996	188	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	196
1997	185	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	186
1998	194	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	200
1999	189	0	4	0	6	n/a	n/a	199
2000	194	0	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	201
2001	185	1	3	7	5	n/a	n/a	201
2002	179	0	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	187
2003	179	0	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	187
2004	186	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	190
2005	173	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	179
2006	172	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	177
2007	177	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	182
2008	184	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	191
2009	197	2	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	208
2010	208	1	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	219
2011	207	2	0	5	2	1	0	217
2012	204	3	0	2	3	0	0	212
2013	185	2	0	5	2	0	3	197
2014	182	2	0	5	3	0	1	193
2015	191	2	3	2	3	0	0	201
2016	197	2	3	5	2	0	0	209
2017	193	2	1	5	3	1	1	206
2018	187	4	1	9	5	1	2	209
2019	212	5	1	2	8	1	3	232
2020	225	3	0	2	7	0	5	242
2021	238	3	0	3	7	0	6	257
2022	249	2	0	8	6	0	8	273
2023	270	4	0	10	4	0	5	293
2024	255	3	0	11	4	0	7	280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Battle Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	129	9.0	14.3	14.7
1989	129	9.2	14.0	12.4
1990	141	8.7	16.2	12.1
1991	158	9.2	17.1	6.3
1992	162	9.2	17.6	5.6
1993	172	9.2	18.7	9.9
1994	182	11.6	15.7	14.3
1995	196	11.8	16.6	7.7
1996	196	11.8	16.6	7.7
1997	186	11.8	15.8	5.4
1998	200	13.8	14.5	7.5
1999	199	13.5	14.7	18.1
2000	201	13.1	15.3	17.4
2001	201	13.4	15.0	19.9
2002	187	13.9	13.5	20.3
2003	187	13.9	13.5	20.3
2004	190	13.4	14.2	23.7
2005	179	13.5	13.3	27.4
2006	177	14.0	12.6	21.5
2007	182	14.0	13.0	14.3
2008	191	13.3	14.4	22
2009	208	14.6	14.2	23.6
2010	219	15.4	14.2	23.3
2011	217	15.1	14.3	24.9
2012	212	14.0	15.0	29.7
2013	197	13.1	15.0	34
2014	193	14.4	13.3	30.6
2015	201	14.0	14.3	26.4
2016	209	15.0	13.9	22
2017	206	14.6	14.0	23.8
2018	209	14.7	14.1	24.9
2019	232	15.7	14.7	20.3
2020	242	17.5	13.8	22.7
2021	257	17.6	14.5	25.3
2022	273	18.6	14.6	15.4
2023	293	18.6	15.7	24.6
2024	280	18.9	14.8	25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Battle Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	129	9.0	14.3	14.7
1989	129	9.2	14.0	12.4
1990	141	8.7	16.2	12.1
1991	158	9.2	17.1	6.3
1992	162	9.2	17.6	5.6
1993	172	9.2	18.7	9.9
1994	182	11.6	15.7	14.3
1995	196	11.8	16.6	7.7
1996	196	11.8	16.6	7.7
1997	186	11.8	15.8	5.4
1998	200	13.8	14.5	7.5
1999	199	13.5	14.7	18.1
2000	201	13.1	15.3	17.4
2001	201	13.4	15.0	19.9
2002	187	13.9	13.5	20.3
2003	187	13.9	13.5	20.3
2004	190	13.4	14.2	23.7
2005	179	13.5	13.3	27.4
2006	177	14.0	12.6	21.5
2007	182	14.0	13.0	14.3
2008	191	13.3	14.4	22
2009	208	14.6	14.2	23.6
2010	219	15.4	14.2	23.3
2011	217	15.1	14.3	24.9
2012	212	14.0	15.0	29.7
2013	197	13.1	15.0	34
2014	193	14.4	13.3	30.6
2015	201	14.0	14.3	26.4
2016	209	15.0	13.9	22
2017	206	14.6	14.0	23.8
2018	209	14.7	14.1	24.9
2019	232	15.7	14.7	20.3
2020	242	17.5	13.8	22.7
2021	257	17.6	14.5	25.3
2022	273	18.6	14.6	15.4
2023	293	18.6	15.7	24.6
2024	280	18.9	14.8	25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Battle Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$379 (2.7%)	$12,882 (92.2%)	$13,978
2020	$477 (3.5%)	$12,511 (91.4%)	$13,689
2021	$907 (6.6%)	$12,016 (87.7%)	$13,698
2022	$681 (5.1%)	$12,034 (89.4%)	$13,457
2023	$612 (4.6%)	$11,465 (87.1%)	$13,162

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Battle Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 459 Elementary schools	22.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Elementary School)	63	80	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Public Schools)	63	80	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Elementary School)	56	77	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Public Schools)	56	77	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Elementary School)	57	71	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Public Schools)	57	71	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Elementary School)	60	67	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Public Schools)	60	67	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Elementary School)	45	72	27%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Public Schools)	45	72	27%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Elementary School)	59	81	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Public Schools)	59	81	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Elementary School)	41	59	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Public Schools)	41	59	18%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Elementary School)	84	74	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Public Schools)	84	74	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	232	293	26.3%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	10	400%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	212	270	27.4%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.3%	24.6%	4.3%

Schools Near Battle Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Battle Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 S 4th	Battle Creek	68715	Madison County	Battle Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 675-8085	280	19	14.8	25.4%	255 (91.1%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	76.9	88^th of 428 public elementary schools	79.4%		78	86^th of 459 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	$13,162	$612	$11,465
Little Panthers Preschool	Public	PK	2500 W Norfolk Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2500	305	15	20.6	57.4%	150 (49.2%)	8 (2.6%)	123 (40.3%)	6 (2.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1703 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2561	193	19	10.3	75.6%	88 (45.6%)	4 (2.1%)	83 (43.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)	72.1	109^th of 428 public elementary schools	74.5%		56.9	204^th of 459 public elementary schools	55.6%	95	$16,549	$1,056	$13,664
Bel Air Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1101 N 18th St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2539	324	21	15.3	28.7%	255 (78.7%)	2 (0.6%)	50 (15.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	80.6	69^th of 428 public elementary schools	83.9%		84.1	49^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.3%	20	$12,309	$149	$10,849
Grant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1106 Philip Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2544	210	15	14.4	82.4%	82 (39.0%)	5 (2.4%)	105 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.2%)	53.7	237^th of 428 public elementary schools	44.6%		39.4	301^st of 459 public elementary schools	34.4%	64	$13,030	$834	$10,708
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	310 S 3rd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2550	216	13	16.0	28.7%	186 (86.1%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	59.1	207^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.6%		64.5	165^th of 459 public elementary schools	64.1%	42	$13,772	$350	$10,844
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1205 S 2nd St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2557	233	16	14.5	77.7%	93 (39.9%)	7 (3.0%)	112 (48.1%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	58.8	210^th of 428 public elementary schools	50.9%		51	235^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.8%	25	$13,730	$928	$11,219
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Cottonwood St	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2546	249	16	15.3	69.5%	136 (54.6%)	6 (2.4%)	75 (30.1%)	6 (2.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.8%)	41.1	285^th of 428 public elementary schools	33.4%		43.2	281^st of 459 public elementary schools	38.8%	4	$12,281	$757	$9,918
Elkhorn Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 S Madison Street	Tilden	68781	Madison County	Elkhorn Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 368-5301	259	21	12.5	27.4%	238 (91.9%)	3 (1.2%)	16 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	78.6	82^nd of 428 public elementary schools	80.8%		74.1	108^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.5%	26	$18,731	$980	$15,277
Woodland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	611 Meadow Ln	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 644-2565	199	16	12.5	59.3%	153 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (16.6%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	59.8	198^th of 428 public elementary schools	53.7%		32.7	342^nd of 459 public elementary schools	25.5%	144	$14,214	$636	$11,740

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