Enrollment
280
Elementary
DISTRICT 161 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS·NCES 317047002464
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY
30671 HWY 14, FAIRFIELD, NE 68938 · (402) 726-2151 · Clay County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
99 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 63 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 32 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 38 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 35 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 38 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 34 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (40) is 18% larger than its 5th grade class (34).
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY this school | 280 | 35.4% | N/A |
| HERSHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HERSHEY | 300 | 35.0% | 70.3% |
| ORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ORD | 305 | 38.0% | 61.8% |
| OAKLAND CRAIG ELEMENTARY OAKLAND | 237 | 35.0% | 70.9% |
| CENTURA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAIRO | 273 | 33.0% | 73.3% |
| THAYER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY HEBRON | 256 | 37.5% | 68.3% |
Matched among Nebraska elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 280 | #283 of 587 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #117 of 379 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.5% | #308 of 379 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.4% | #180 of 359 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY, located in FAIRFIELD, Nebraska, is a medium-sized elementary school. It enrolled 280 students in pre-K through 5 for the 2024-25 school year.
Enrollment across the 3 schools in SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS totals 484 students.
White students are the large majority at SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY, with 87% of enrollment. Other groups include 10% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 88% White, within a few points of the school. The chance that two students picked at random at SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 24%.
Its 21.3 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 13.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Nebraska is 21.0:1, higher than at this school. The school's lunch program data list 35% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Clay County has about 6,095 residents, and median household income is about $78,986, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 12 public schools in Clay County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,566.
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located less than a tenth of a mile from SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
Locale data from NCES put SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
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Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,095
Census ACS
Median income
$78,986
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,566 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 124 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 80 students
Other schools in FAIRFIELD
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 275 students
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 124 students
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 117 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 97 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 80 students
- CLAY CO LEARNING CENTER - FAIRFIELDCombined
Other Sandy Creek Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Sandy Creek Elementary. SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFAIRFIELD, NE · 275 students
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSANDY CREEK, NY · 379 students
Nearby schools
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 275
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 124
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 97
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 117
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 80
- HARVARD HIGH SCHOOL13.2 mi · 50
Frequently asked questions
About SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARYHow many students attend SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY?
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 280 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY serve?
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY have?
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY?
At SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Is SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY public or private?
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS.
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