PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARY

10520 S 123RD AVENUE
PAPILLION, NE 68046

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Prairie Queen Elementary is a public school located in Papillion, Nebraska, serving students within the Papillion La Vista Community School District. The school is part of a suburban district known for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment. Situated in a residential area of S 123rd Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students from kindergarten through elementary grades.

The school is characterized by a mission to prepare students for future success by providing a robust curriculum that balances core academics with opportunities for extracurricular growth. As a member of the Papillion La Vista district, Prairie Queen benefits from a structured educational framework, dedicated faculty, and modern facilities designed to foster an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and strong school-home partnerships, Prairie Queen Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the foundational years of its students within the Papillion community.

497

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	56
Black	10
Asian	20
Two or More	32

White
379 (76.3 %)
Hispanic
56 (11.3 %)
Two or More
32 (6.4 %)
Asian
20 (4.0 %)
Black
10 (2.0 %)

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)514-3650
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 65