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WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3030 S 139TH PLAZA, OMAHA, NE 68144MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
324
Students
Total enrolled
$13,267
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 324 students in grades PK–05 in OMAHA, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,267 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in OMAHA, Nebraska, serving grades PK–05 with 324 students. The district invests $13,267 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

324
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution180 male · 144 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 82 students
Student Composition
37%
42%
Asian37%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black6%
Multiracial5%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317374001242

Academic Outcomes at WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68144

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,267Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,267
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,837
Student Support$2,521
Administration$1,592
Operations$1,990
Other$1,327
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,267 spent per student, an estimated $5,877 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
59%
State government
31.6%
Local (property tax)
58.7%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBLACK ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLREAGAN ELEMENTARY
+17 more
↓
Middle
BEADLE MIDDLE SCHOOLKIEWIT MIDDLE SCHOOLHARRY ANDERSEN MIDDLE SCHOOLMILLARD CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLMILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOLMILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)715-1315
NCES ID: 317374001242
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in OMAHA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
2,607 students · 09–12
● 49 opp36% FRL
High
MILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
2,573 students · 09–12
● 47 opp22% FRL
High
MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
2,309 students · 09–12
● 48 opp14% FRL
Mid
BEADLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,012 students · 06–08
● 48 opp13% FRL
Mid
KIEWIT MIDDLE SCHOOL
947 students · 06–08
21% FRL
Mid
HARRY ANDERSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
911 students · 06–08
● 49 opp31% FRL
Mid
MILLARD CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
825 students · 06–08
● 49 opp47% FRL
Mid
MILLARD NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
790 students · 06–08
● 49 opp29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3030 S 139TH PLAZA, OMAHA, NE 68144
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.