Willowdale Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 715-8280
Willowdale Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Willowdale Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Willowdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Willowdale Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 433 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Willowdale Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Willowdale Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #29 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 2% | 1% |
Asian | 7% | 3% |
Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
Black | 1% | 7% |
White | 79% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Millard School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Willowdale Elementary School is Millard West High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Russell Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Russell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 784 students
0.4 miles
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500 0.4 6-8 784 - Omaha Millard West High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,516 students
0.8 miles
5710 S 176 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6000 0.8 9-12 2,516 - Omaha Ackerman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
1.0 miles
5110 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420 1.0 PK-5 480 - Omaha Rohwer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
1.1 miles
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225 1.1 PK-5 522 - Omaha Black Elk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
1.2 miles
6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200 1.2 PK-5 527
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