Excellent
#170 of 967 schools in NE
Top 18% in state
Portal Elementary School
Elementary School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · La Vista, NE
A Papillion La Vista Community Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9920 BRENTWOOD DR, La Vista, NE 68128
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portal Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portal Elementary School 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,240/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Vista), 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
$81,870
Median home value
$275,600
Median rent
$1,255/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esu 3 Head Start - Parkview HeightsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Parkview Heights Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Hitchcock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Meadows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Portal Elementary School is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portal Elementary School
Portal Elementary School is a public elementary school in La Vista, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 454 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portal Elementary School
What grades does Portal Elementary School serve?
Portal Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Portal Elementary School?
Portal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portal Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portal Elementary School rank in NE?
Portal Elementary School ranks #170 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Portal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Portal Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portal Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portal Elementary School a charter school?
No, Portal Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portal Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Portal Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portal Elementary School?
16.1% of students at Portal Elementary School 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
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (402) 898-0425
- Area population (ZIP 68128)
- 18,994
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 68128; 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
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