Serving 295 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Willa Cather Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willa Cather Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Willa Cather Elementary School?
295 students attend Willa Cather Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Willa Cather Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willa Cather Elementary School?
Willa Cather Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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