WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Walnut Creek Elementary, located at 720 Fenwick St in Papillion, Nebraska, is a public elementary school serving students in the Papillion-La Vista Community School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to educational excellence, Walnut Creek provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing modern instructional practices to prepare children for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. Walnut Creek actively encourages partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that students feel connected, safe, and encouraged to develop their individual talents both inside and outside the classroom.

432

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	59
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
321 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
59 (13.7 %)
Black
21 (4.9 %)
Two or More
21 (4.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)898-9630
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 50