SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5 school district, located in FAIRFIELD, NE with about 166 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 30671 Highway 14 in Fairfield, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Sandy Creek Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement, social development, and the personal growth of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and building a strong educational base, the school plays a vital role in preparing children in the region for their future academic endeavors.
As a rural-based institution, Sandy Creek Elementary reflects the values and close-knit nature of the Fairfield area. The school typically benefits from smaller class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention and a stronger sense of connection between students, staff, and families. Through its commitment to high standards and community engagement, the school acts as an essential pillar for the local families it serves, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded primary education in a safe and structured setting.
For more information, contact SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 726-2412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FAIRFIELD, NE 68938-2757
(402) 726-2412
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FAIRFIELD, NE with about 166 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
- Total Students:
- 166
- Teachers:
- 16.85
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 166 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.