Very Good
#338 of 967 schools in NE
Top 35% in state
Tara Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Papillion, NE
A Papillion La Vista Community Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 TARA RD, Papillion, NE 68046
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tara Heights Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tara Heights 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 8Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columbkille SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Esu 3 Papillion Lavista Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (plecc)Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 0.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Hickory Hill Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #5 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
Tara Heights Elementary School is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tara Heights Elementary School
Tara Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Papillion, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tara Heights Elementary School
What grades does Tara Heights Elementary School serve?
Tara Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tara Heights Elementary School?
Tara Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tara Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tara Heights Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tara Heights Elementary School rank in NE?
Tara Heights Elementary School ranks #338 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Tara Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tara Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Tara Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tara Heights Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tara Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tara Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tara Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tara Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tara Heights Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Tara Heights 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (402) 898-0445
- 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
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