Wheeler Elementary School vs. Willa Cather Elementary School
Should I attend Wheeler Elementary School or Willa Cather Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wheeler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Willa Cather Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willa Cather Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
628 students
352 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#85 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
3
Kindergarten Students
102
48
Grade 1 Students
106
67
Grade 2 Students
116
51
Grade 3 Students
98
51
Grade 4 Students
102
64
Grade 5 Students
88
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
41%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
84%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%