PINE CREEK ELEMENTARY

7801 N HWS CLEVELAND BLVD
BENNINGTON, NE 68007

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Creek Elementary is a public school located in Bennington, Nebraska, serving students within the growing Bennington Public Schools district. The school is known for its modern facilities and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As part of a district that prides itself on academic excellence and community involvement, Pine Creek aims to provide a comprehensive education that balances rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local Bennington community and its commitment to preparing students for future academic success. By emphasizing small-group instruction, extracurricular activities, and collaborative partnerships between teachers and families, Pine Creek Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. Its location in a suburban setting reflects the district's ongoing efforts to accommodate the needs of a developing residential area while maintaining the close-knit traditions of the Bennington school system.

578

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE CREEK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	32
Black	21
Asian	19
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
487 (84.3 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.5 %)
Black
21 (3.6 %)
Asian
19 (3.3 %)
Two or More
18 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)238-2372
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 107