WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 407 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Millard Public Schools district in Omaha, Nebraska, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a highly regarded suburban district, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment for its students. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to develop students' social-emotional skills and character.
Beyond its core academics, Willa Cather Elementary is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and collaborative learning opportunities. The school places a high value on partnership with families, maintaining a collaborative approach between parents, teachers, and administration to ensure each student receives the necessary support to succeed. With its location in the Millard area, the school benefits from the district’s robust resources, technological integration, and commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 715-1315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68144-3395
(402) 715-1315
WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 23.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 407 students
- White
- 45.0%
- Asian
- 42.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.