Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Patriot Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Patriot Elementary serves the southwest part of Papillion, NE, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patriot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Patriot Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Patriot Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patriot Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
77%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriot Elementary School's ranking?
Patriot Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Patriot Elementary School often compared to?
Patriot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Creek Elementary School, Trumble Park Elementary School, Ashbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?
361 students attend Patriot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Patriot Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Patriot Elementary School offer ?
Patriot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patriot Elementary School part of?
Patriot Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools.
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