Excellent
#186 of 967 schools in NE
Top 19% in state
Willa Cather Elementary School
Elementary School · Millard Public Schools · Omaha, NE
A Millard Public Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3030 S 139TH PLAZA, Omaha, NE 68144
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willa Cather Elementary School score 72% 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 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willa Cather 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), 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
$81,887
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68144; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Cody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Catlin Magnet CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Oak Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 241 | 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.
Millard Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #6 of 34
- District spending per student
- $11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willa Cather Elementary School is listed in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willa Cather Elementary School
Willa Cather Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Millard Public Schools, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willa Cather Elementary School
What grades does Willa Cather Elementary School serve?
Willa Cather Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Willa Cather Elementary School?
Willa Cather Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willa Cather Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willa Cather Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willa Cather Elementary School rank in NE?
Willa Cather Elementary School ranks #186 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Willa Cather Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willa Cather Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Willa Cather Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willa Cather Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willa Cather Elementary School a charter school?
No, Willa Cather Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willa Cather Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Willa Cather Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willa Cather Elementary School?
26.1% of students at Willa Cather 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (402) 715-1315
- Area population (ZIP 68144)
- 25,468
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 68144; 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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