Whitetail Creek Elementary

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Whitetail Creek Elementary ranks 99 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Whitetail Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 538 students. The school is part of the Gretna Public Schools district, which is ranked 18th out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitetail Creek Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, with students scoring above the state and district averages on the NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75.24% of 3rd graders, 62.5% of 4th graders, and 68.75% of 5th graders were proficient or better in NSCAS English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 58.91%, 58.98%, and 57.43%, respectively. The school's performance on the NSCAS Science test for 5th graders is particularly impressive, with 92.71% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 82.59%.

While Whitetail Creek Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or exceeds that of the nearby Gretna Public Schools district schools, some schools in the neighboring Millard Public Schools district, such as Reagan Elementary and Upchurch Elementary, have even higher academic performance and statewide rankings. However, the recent increase in chronic absenteeism rates at Whitetail Creek Elementary, from 6.7% to 21.1% over the past few years, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and intervention.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

19110 Greenleaf Street
Omaha, NE 68136-1209

(402) 895-3388

District: Gretna Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,411

Students who attend Whitetail Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gretna Middle School
High:	Gretna High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 563

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whitetail Creek Elementary ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Gretna Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.8. (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 Whitetail Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Gretna Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitetail Creek Elementary is 16.5, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Gretna Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Whitetail Creek Elementary employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitetail Creek Elementary is $11,411, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Gretna Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitetail Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitetail Creek Elementary 99^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Whitetail Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gretna Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gretna Public Schools 18^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whitetail Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whitetail Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2015	72.94	98^th	488	79.9%
2016	74.51	102^nd	480	78.8%
2017	78.71	80^th	459	82.6%
2018	68.03	121^st	450	73.1%
2019	78.73	77^th	452	83.0%
2021	87.07	28^th	442	93.7%
2022	85.97	38^th	457	91.7%
2023	72.84	117^th	459	74.5%
2024	74.80	99^th	428	76.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitetail Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	80.37	8^th	31	74.2%
2023	56.97	26^th	57	54.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Whitetail Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.19	77^th	341	77.4%
2019	79.85	58^th	349	83.4%
2021	84.11	31^st	318	90.3%
2022	84.31	34^th	337	89.9%
2023	71.40	90^th	349	74.2%
2024	69.12	60^th	203	70.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Whitetail Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	60.57	124^th	347	64.3%
2019	72.49	78^th	367	78.7%
2021	82.62	38^th	328	88.4%
2022	82.81	39^th	356	89.0%
2023	70.36	100^th	366	72.7%
2024	72.17	49^th	203	75.9%

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Rank History for White students at Whitetail Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	57.00	153^rd	391	60.9%
2019	75.43	69^th	391	82.4%
2021	84.84	29^th	368	92.1%
2022	80.34	46^th	388	88.1%
2023	59.53	150^th	385	61.0%
2024	57.80	112^th	261	57.1%

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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 Whitetail Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	367	11	3	16	1	7	405
2014	413	14	6	13	1	9	456
2015	462	11	4	16	1	11	505
2016	541	11	5	22	2	12	593
2017	614	12	11	29	2	14	682
2018	440	8	10	26	3	19	506
2019	483	9	13	28	3	26	562
2020	526	6	12	25	2	34	605
2021	417	6	9	32	0	15	479
2022	475	6	11	26	0	21	539
2023	465	5	16	31	0	21	538
2024	469	6	24	36	0	28	563

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 Whitetail Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	405	27.5	14.7	7.9
2014	456	29.0	15.7	7.9
2015	505	30.0	16.8	6.1
2016	593	34.0	17.4	6.2
2017	682	38.0	17.9	7
2018	506	29.0	17.4	11.7
2019	562	32.5	17.2	10
2020	605	35.6	16.9	8.8
2021	479	33.0	14.5	5
2022	539	31.5	17.1	5.6
2023	538	34.4	15.6	6.5
2024	563	34.0	16.5	5.9

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 Whitetail Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	405	27.5	14.7	7.9
2014	456	29.0	15.7	7.9
2015	505	30.0	16.8	6.1
2016	593	34.0	17.4	6.2
2017	682	38.0	17.9	7
2018	506	29.0	17.4	11.7
2019	562	32.5	17.2	10
2020	605	35.6	16.9	8.8
2021	479	33.0	14.5	5
2022	539	31.5	17.1	5.6
2023	538	34.4	15.6	6.5
2024	563	34.0	16.5	5.9

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 Whitetail Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$29 (0.3%)	$8,800 (91.3%)	$9,640
2020	$181 (1.9%)	$8,513 (90.0%)	$9,460
2021	$586 (5.1%)	$10,013 (86.3%)	$11,598
2022	$555 (5.0%)	$9,294 (84.5%)	$11,002
2023	$39 (0.3%)	$10,136 (88.8%)	$11,411

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitetail Creek Elementary

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 77^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 117^th of 459 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitetail Creek Elementary)	71	75	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gretna Public Schools)	76	80	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitetail Creek Elementary)	69	56	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gretna Public Schools)	76	69	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitetail Creek Elementary)	67	61	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gretna Public Schools)	71	73	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitetail Creek Elementary)	56	69	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gretna Public Schools)	68	76	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitetail Creek Elementary)	67	76	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gretna Public Schools)	64	72	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitetail Creek Elementary)	83	84	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gretna Public Schools)	78	82	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Whitetail Creek Elementary)	86	92	6%
5th Grade Science (Gretna Public Schools)	87	89	2%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	562	538	4.3%
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	13	16	23.1%
Hispanic	28	31	10.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	483	465	3.7%
Two or More Races	26	21	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10%	6.5%	3.5%

Schools Near Whitetail Creek Elementary

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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
Whitetail Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19110 Greenleaf Street	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 895-3388	563	34	16.5	5.9%	469 (83.3%)	6 (1.1%)	36 (6.4%)	24 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	74.8	99^th of 428 public elementary schools	76.9%		72.8	117^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.5%	18	$11,411	$39	$10,136
Reeder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19202 Chandler St	Gretna	68028	Sarpy County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6420	533	31	17.4	15.9%	452 (84.8%)	13 (2.4%)	29 (5.4%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)	93.4	7^th of 428 public elementary schools	98.4%		93	11^th of 459 public elementary schools	97.6%	4	$12,200	$1,382	$9,777
Wheeler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6707 S 178th St	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6250	638	38	16.9	22.6%	514 (80.6%)	11 (1.7%)	52 (8.2%)	27 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	29 (4.5%)	89.8	20^th of 428 public elementary schools	95.3%		88.8	24^th of 459 public elementary schools	94.8%	4	$10,249	$319	$9,147
Falling Waters Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5909 S 200th Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 332-3938	515	33	15.5	14.8%	427 (82.9%)	11 (2.1%)	37 (7.2%)	10 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.2%)	62.3	178^th of 428 public elementary schools	58.4%		82.6	58^th of 459 public elementary schools	87.4%	120	$11,833	$39	$10,526
Aspen Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10325 South 188th Street	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 332-5617	529	33	16.0	4.7%	474 (89.6%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.3%)	13 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	89.9	17^th of 428 public elementary schools	96.0%		86.3	38^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.7%	21	$12,347	$39	$10,817
Palisades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16820 Chutney Dr	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 895-2194	481	30	15.9	7.9%	405 (84.2%)	8 (1.7%)	38 (7.9%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	87.6	30^th of 428 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.3	39^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.5%	9	$12,968	$39	$11,573
Upchurch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8686 S 165th St	Omaha	68136	Sarpy County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-7150	396	29	13.6	19.9%	306 (77.3%)	8 (2.0%)	25 (6.3%)	25 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (7.6%)	92.1	11^th of 428 public elementary schools	97.4%		93.9	6^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.7%	5	$14,321	$2,296	$10,884
Squire John Thomas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11221 Northridge Drive	Gretna	68028	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 332-5578	393	29	13.5	21.9%	319 (81.2%)	6 (1.5%)	30 (7.6%)	16 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	68.5	132^nd of 428 public elementary schools	69.2%		62.1	176^th of 459 public elementary schools	61.7%	44	$13,267	$39	$11,555
Reagan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4440 S 198 Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-7100	507	31	16.6	14.6%	449 (88.6%)	8 (1.6%)	21 (4.1%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	92.4	9^th of 428 public elementary schools	97.9%		85.4	42^nd of 459 public elementary schools	90.8%	33	$11,239	$913	$9,307
Willowdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16901 P St	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8280	468	28	16.5	13.9%	364 (77.8%)	6 (1.3%)	49 (10.5%)	34 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	91.3	13^th of 428 public elementary schools	97.0%		86.1	40^th of 459 public elementary schools	91.3%	27	$10,428	$330	$9,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitetail Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Whitetail Creek Elementary?

Students at Whitetail Creek Elementary are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Whitetail Creek Elementary a good school?

Whitetail Creek Elementary ranks 99^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Whitetail Creek Elementary in?

Gretna Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Whitetail Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Whitetail Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gretna Middle School
High : Gretna High School

How many students attend Whitetail Creek Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 563 students attended Whitetail Creek Elementary.

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