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Pine Creek Elementary School

7801 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
Bennington, NE 68007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in NE
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Pine Creek Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pine Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#31 out of 901 schools
(Top 5%)
86%
58%
73%
47%
85-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Creek Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Pine Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pine Creek Elementary School?
545 students attend Pine Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pine Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Creek Elementary School?
Pine Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Creek Elementary School offer ?
Pine Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Creek Elementary School part of?
Pine Creek Elementary School is part of Bennington School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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