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Aldrich Elementary School vs. Willa Cather Elementary School

Should you attend Aldrich Elementary School or Willa Cather Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aldrich Elementary School
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Willa Cather Elementary School
3030 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Aldrich Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Willa Cather Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aldrich Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willa Cather Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
436 students
295 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aldrich Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willa Cather Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aldrich Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willa Cather Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aldrich Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willa Cather Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aldrich Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willa Cather Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 1%)
#95 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aldrich Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willa Cather Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
91%
(Top 1% in NE)
70-74%
(Top 30% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aldrich Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willa Cather Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 1% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aldrich Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willa Cather Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aldrich Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willa Cather Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
1
Kindergarten Students
63
41
Grade 1 Students
67
45
Grade 2 Students
72
52
Grade 3 Students
69
58
Grade 4 Students
76
43
Grade 5 Students
87
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
24%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aldrich Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willa Cather Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aldrich Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willa Cather Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aldrich Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willa Cather Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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