Elm Creek High School

Summary:

Elm Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Elm Creek, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school is part of the Elm Creek Public Schools district, which is ranked 137 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elm Creek High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.62%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 78.88% to 93.53% white students. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in ACT English Language Arts (29.17% vs. 33.35%) and ACT Mathematics (29.17% vs. 26.23%). However, the school performs better than the state average in NSCAS Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades. Elm Creek High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.56% to 39.72% over the past three years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Holdrege High School and Bertrand High School. On the positive side, Elm Creek High School has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.9) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 7.8 to 17.9.

Elm Creek High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the lower half of Nebraska high schools, with a ranking of 125 out of 215 in the most recent year. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state. However, the school ranks 26 out of 136 Nebraska high schools for female students, indicating that female students at the school are performing better than their male counterparts. Additionally, Elm Creek High School's spending per student ($18,814) is higher than the state average, which may suggest the school is investing resources to support student learning, but the outcomes do not yet reflect this investment.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 230 East Calkins Avenue
       Elm Creek, NE  68836-0490


(308) 856-4300

District: Elm Creek Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,814 Help


Feeder schools for Elm Creek High School:

Elementary:    Elm Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Compare Details Elm Creek High School ranks worse than 57.3% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Elm Creek High School ranks worse than 58.1% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elm Creek High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elm Creek High School is $18,814.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elm Creek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elm Creek High School 134th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Elm Creek High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Elm Creek High School 125th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Elm Creek High School in the ranking list.)

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Elm Creek Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elm Creek Public Schools 137th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elm Creek High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Elm Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.80 51st 226 77.4%
2007 69.01 57th 227 74.9%
2008 62.01 90th 245 63.3%
2009 37.82 197th 243 18.9%
2010 46.58 167th 254 34.3%
2011 60.81 92nd 246 62.6%
2012 58.53 103rd 255 59.6%
2013 60.88 90th 248 63.7%
2014 67.04 67th 252 73.4%
2015 41.52 168th 256 34.4%
2016 15.76 234th 255 8.2%
2017 20.89 205th 236 13.1%
2018 28.82 181st 225 19.6%
2019 27.14 194th 247 21.5%
2021 41.86 141st 223 36.8%
2022 48.94 133rd 249 46.6%
2023 48.13 136th 238 42.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Elm Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.60 53rd 150 64.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Elm Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.98 111th 156 28.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Elm Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.97 184th 203 9.4%
2019 26.81 181st 222 18.5%
2021 40.54 129th 204 36.8%
2022 39.34 149th 234 36.3%
2023 36.30 148th 217 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Elm Creek High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Elm Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.42 164th 249 34.1%
2007 52.77 133rd 247 46.2%
2008 48.71 168th 252 33.3%
2009 55.01 126th 251 49.8%
2010 47.00 165th 249 33.7%
2011 58.20 105th 252 58.3%
2012 46.18 150th 245 38.8%
2013 46.63 144th 247 41.7%
2014 51.40 130th 247 47.4%
2015 34.50 186th 242 23.1%
2016 24.55 205th 246 16.7%
2017 28.07 157th 219 28.3%
2018 38.65 139th 219 36.5%
2019 46.35 118th 217 45.6%
2021 57.83 85th 209 59.3%
2022 17.56 174th 202 13.9%
2023 41.82 125th 215 41.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Elm Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.52 26th 136 80.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Elm Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.72 159th 205 22.4%
2019 41.65 122nd 207 41.1%
2021 56.96 82nd 200 59.0%
2022 15.57 172nd 196 12.2%
2023 38.93 127th 206 38.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Elm Creek High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1989 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1990 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1991 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1992 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1993 151 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1994 169 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1995 187 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1996 187 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1997 179 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 193 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 179 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 182
2000 159 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2001 158 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 170 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 170 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 180 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 174 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2006 176 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 173 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2008 166 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2009 168 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2010 142 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2011 143 0 3 6 0 0 2 0 154
2012 138 1 2 6 0 0 3 0 150
2013 130 1 1 5 1 0 2 0 140
2014 130 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 142
2015 124 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 134
2016 139 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 150
2017 139 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 148
2018 143 1 2 4 0 0 3 0 153
2019 134 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 143
2020 138 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 147
2021 127 0 0 10 0 0 4 0 141
2022 128 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 140
2023 138 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 149

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 Elm Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 11.6 12.2 14.1
1989 140 10.6 13.2 11.4
1990 153 11.5 13.3 11.1
1991 153 11.4 13.4 11.8
1992 158 11.7 13.5 14.6
1993 154 12.3 12.5 7.8
1994 170 12.8 13.3 14.1
1995 190 13.1 14.5 10
1996 190 13.1 14.5 10
1997 182 13.5 13.5 8.2
1998 196 14.2 13.8 9.7
1999 182 14.2 12.8 18.3
2000 160 14.2 11.3 20
2001 161 15.0 10.7 14.9
2002 180 15.0 12.0 27.2
2003 180 15.0 12.0 27.2
2004 186 15.0 12.4 21
2005 181 15.0 12.1 26
2006 181 14.5 12.5 27.1
2007 179 15.4 11.6 19
2008 173 14.1 12.3 22.5
2009 174 15.9 10.9 29.9
2010 150 15.8 9.4 30.7
2011 154 15.4 10.0 35.7
2012 150 13.5 11.1 34.7
2013 140 12.1 11.5 31.4
2014 142 13.1 10.7 22.5
2015 134 13.0 10.3 28.4
2016 150 16.0 9.3 26.7
2017 148 16.0 9.2 33.8
2018 153 17.1 8.9 30.1
2019 143 17.0 8.3 31.5
2020 147 16.0 9.1 34
2021 141 15.7 8.9 39.7
2022 140 13.0 10.7 39.3
2023 149 12.5 11.9 33.6

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 Elm Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 142 11.6 12.2 14.1
1989 140 10.6 13.2 11.4
1990 153 11.5 13.3 11.1
1991 153 11.4 13.4 11.8
1992 158 11.7 13.5 14.6
1993 154 12.3 12.5 7.8
1994 170 12.8 13.3 14.1
1995 190 13.1 14.5 10
1996 190 13.1 14.5 10
1997 182 13.5 13.5 8.2
1998 196 14.2 13.8 9.7
1999 182 14.2 12.8 18.3
2000 160 14.2 11.3 20
2001 161 15.0 10.7 14.9
2002 180 15.0 12.0 27.2
2003 180 15.0 12.0 27.2
2004 186 15.0 12.4 21
2005 181 15.0 12.1 26
2006 181 14.5 12.5 27.1
2007 179 15.4 11.6 19
2008 173 14.1 12.3 22.5
2009 174 15.9 10.9 29.9
2010 150 15.8 9.4 30.7
2011 154 15.4 10.0 35.7
2012 150 13.5 11.1 34.7
2013 140 12.1 11.5 31.4
2014 142 13.1 10.7 22.5
2015 134 13.0 10.3 28.4
2016 150 16.0 9.3 26.7
2017 148 16.0 9.2 33.8
2018 153 17.1 8.9 30.1
2019 143 17.0 8.3 31.5
2020 147 16.0 9.1 34
2021 141 15.7 8.9 39.7
2022 140 13.0 10.7 39.3
2023 149 12.5 11.9 33.6

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 Elm Creek High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $202 (1.1%) $15,753 (86.8%) $18,144
2020 $382 (2.1%) $15,781 (87.0%) $18,141
2021 $306 (1.6%) $16,862 (87.7%) $19,217
2022 $326 (1.7%) $15,819 (82.5%) $19,186
2023 $642 (3.4%) $14,880 (79.1%) $18,814

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elm Creek High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 194th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 136th of 238 Middle schools
 21.4%
Ranks 118th of 217 High schoolsRanks 125th of 215 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elm Creek High School)4848
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Elm Creek Public Schools)4848
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elm Creek High School)5078
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Elm Creek Public Schools)5078
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elm Creek High School)2466
 42%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Elm Creek Public Schools)2466
 42%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Elm Creek High School)4870
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Elm Creek Public Schools)4870
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elm Creek High School)34.829.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Elm Creek Public Schools)34.829.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elm Creek High School)30.429.2
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Elm Creek Public Schools)30.429.2
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Elm Creek High School)34.829.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade Science (Elm Creek Public Schools)34.829.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students143149
 4.2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White134138
 3%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%33.6%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elm Creek High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended Elm Creek High School.

Students at Elm Creek High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Elm Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elm Creek Elementary School

Elm Creek High School ranks 125th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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