Very Good
#351 of 967 schools in NE
Top 36% in state
Prairie Queen Elementary
Elementary School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Papillion, NE
A Papillion La Vista Community Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10520 S 123RD AVENUE, Papillion, NE 68046
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Queen Elementary score 72% 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 23 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prairie Queen 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Ashbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Sword of the Spirit Elementary-high SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Portal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 454 | 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.
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
- #6 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
Prairie Queen Elementary is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Queen Elementary
Prairie Queen Elementary is a public elementary school in Papillion, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Queen Elementary
What grades does Prairie Queen Elementary serve?
Prairie Queen Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Prairie Queen Elementary?
Prairie Queen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Queen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Queen Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Queen Elementary rank in NE?
Prairie Queen Elementary ranks #351 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Prairie Queen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Queen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Prairie Queen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Queen Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Prairie Queen Elementary a charter school?
No, Prairie Queen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Queen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prairie Queen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Queen Elementary?
9.4% of students at Prairie Queen 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
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (402) 514-3650
- 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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