A
Very Good
86/100

Squire John Thomas Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 11221 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE, Gretna, NE 68028
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 62nd percentile in Nebraska
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.19 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
393
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%62/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.19 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency69% (+16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading +8 pts, math +8 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income45%25%reading +7 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11221 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE
City Gretna
ZIP Code 68028
District 3171220
NCES School ID 317122001760
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68028

Understanding the community around Squire John Thomas Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $139,955
Per Capita Income $51,495
Poverty Rate 1.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 66.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.7%
High School or Higher 98.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $347,700
Median Rent $1,414
Owner-Occupied 83.2%
Renter-Occupied 16.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Squire John Thomas Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.2%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Asian 4.1%
Black 1.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 393
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Squire John Thomas Elementary?
Squire John Thomas Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Squire John Thomas Elementary?
Squire John Thomas Elementary has 393 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Squire John Thomas Elementary serve?
Squire John Thomas Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Squire John Thomas Elementary receive per student?
Squire John Thomas Elementary receives $27,971 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Squire John Thomas Elementary in 68028 ▼
Avg Home Value
$441,296
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,786
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
16.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026