SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
30671 HWY 14
FAIRFIELD, NE 68938
209 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
209
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    167 (79.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (13.4 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
Phone: (402)726-2412
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 40
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 32
Gender Ratio