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SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY

30671 HWY 14, FAIRFIELD, NE 68938 · (402) 726-2151 · Clay County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
Enrollment
280
Elementary
DISTRICT 161 · STATE 272
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
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
63
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
38
Grade 3
35
Grade 4
38
Grade 5
34
Student demographics
White
24387%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
2910%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 23%
Two+
83%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15054%
Female
13046%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARYSANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLSANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
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About SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY

SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY, a medium-sized elementary school in FAIRFIELD, Nebraska, overseen by SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS, instructs 280 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

Within SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS, which oversees 3 schools and 484 students, SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY is one campus in the system.

Demographically, SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY shows that nearly all students (87%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.0:1, putting SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Clay County) shows that median household income runs about $78,986, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Clay County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,566 students), SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

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Clay County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY
District
SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS
Address
30671 HWY 14, FAIRFIELD, NE 68938
Phone
(402) 726-2151
County
Clay County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
280
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
99 (35%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
317047002464
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY
How 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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