Crete Preschool serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crete Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Crete Preschool's student population of 179 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crete Preschool is 0.50, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
66%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
27%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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
How many students attend Crete Preschool?
179 students attend Crete Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Crete Preschool students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crete Preschool?
Crete Preschool has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crete Preschool offer ?
Crete Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crete Preschool part of?
Crete Preschool is part of Crete School District.
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