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#481 of 967 schools in NE

Top 50% in state

Patriot Elementary

Elementary School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Papillion, NE

A Papillion La Vista Community Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1701 HARDWOOD DR, Papillion, NE 68046

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,422

Students at Patriot Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Patriot Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Papillion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,708

Median home value

$331,800

Median rent

$1,252/mo

College educated

50%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walnut Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–61.2 mi419Compare →
Sword of the Spirit Elementary-high SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–121.4 mi37Compare →
Trumble Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–61.7 mi396Compare →
Bell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–61.8 mi479Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#10 of 22
District spending per student
$12,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Patriot Elementary is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Patriot Elementary

Patriot Elementary is a public elementary school in Papillion, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patriot Elementary

What grades does Patriot Elementary serve?

Patriot Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Patriot Elementary?

Patriot Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patriot Elementary rank in NE?

Patriot Elementary ranks #481 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Patriot Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Patriot Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Patriot Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patriot Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Patriot Elementary a charter school?

No, Patriot Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Patriot Elementary a Title I school?

No, Patriot Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patriot Elementary?

17.8% of students at Patriot Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarpy County
Area population (ZIP 68046)
34,110
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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