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Squire John Thomas Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
11221 Northridge Drive, Gretna, NE 68028 · (402) 332-5578 · Part of Gretna Public Schools
Students
499
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
10%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Squire John Thomas Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of Nebraska’s public schools
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 18.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Melia kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Melia kids come from and go next.
PK–5Squire John Thomas ElementaryYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency58%
State average 46.1%
Reading / language arts65%
State average 48.2%
Location
Directions ↗
11221 Northridge Drive, Gretna
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K31
Kindergarten67
Grade 171
Grade 278
Grade 396
Grade 468
Grade 588
Enrollment over time
614’20
410’21
390’22
393’23
499’24
Down 18.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 88%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.