TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Tara Heights Elementary School, located in Papillion, Nebraska, is a key institution within the Papillion La Vista Community School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Papillion, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development, while preparing students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Tara Heights prioritizes a holistic approach to student growth, often incorporating modern educational tools and collaborative learning strategies to meet diverse student needs. As a vital part of the Papillion area, the school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high academic standards and cultivating a positive, inclusive culture that encourages students to reach their full potential.

437

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	57
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
316 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
57 (13.0 %)
Two or More
33 (7.6 %)
Black
19 (4.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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)898-0445
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 15

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 72