Shell Creek Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Nebraska 68601 · Lakeview Community Schools
#142 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#8671 of 50,301 nationally
About Shell Creek Elementary School
Shell Creek Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Lakeview Community Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 373 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 142nd of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 373.
There are 12 schools in Columbus; Shell Creek Elementary School ranks 1st of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shell Creek Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shell Creek Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lakeview High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students · 3.2 km away
Lakeview Junior High School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students · 3.2 km away
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students · 6.4 km away
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students · 6.9 km away
North Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students · 7.2 km away
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps To Success Building
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
22 students · 7.7 km away
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,166 students · 7.7 km away
Emerson Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students · 8.4 km away
Kramer Education Center
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
170 students · 8.8 km away
West Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
215 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Wasmer Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Blumfield Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
Arlington Elementary School
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
372 students
Gretna Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Louisville Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
Walt Disney Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shell Creek Elementary School a good school?
Shell Creek Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 73.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #142 of 511 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shell Creek Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Shell Creek Elementary School ranks #142 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #8671 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shell Creek Elementary School?
Shell Creek Elementary School had 373 students in 2025.
Is Shell Creek Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Shell Creek Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shell Creek Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shell Creek Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.