Willa Cather Elementary School serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Willa Cather Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Willa Cather Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willa Cather Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Willa Cather Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
41%
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
40%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willa Cather Elementary School's ranking?
Willa Cather Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Willa Cather Elementary School?
352 students attend Willa Cather Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Willa Cather Elementary School students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willa Cather Elementary School?
Willa Cather Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willa Cather Elementary School offer ?
Willa Cather Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willa Cather Elementary School part of?
Willa Cather Elementary School is part of Millard Public Schools School District.
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