At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
458
Willa Cather Elementary School: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Willa Cather Elementary School
Willa Cather Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Omaha. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Millard Public Schools. NCES reports 286 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49%) and Asian (32.5%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Willa Cather Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49%
- Hispanic8%
- Black3.5%
- Asian32.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Millard Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Cody Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
Norman Rockwell Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
Sandoz Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
336 reported students
Hitchcock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Holling Heights Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Public schools near Willa Cather Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Elementary School Elementary · Millard Public Schools | PK–05 | 641 | 0.5 mi |
| Cody Elementary School Elementary · Millard Public Schools | PK–05 | 307 | 0.8 mi |
| Catlin Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 110 | 1 mi |
| Oak Valley Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools | PK–05 | 235 | 1.2 mi |
| Harvey Oaks Elementary School Elementary · Millard Public Schools | PK–05 | 340 | 1.3 mi |
| Bryan Elementary School Elementary · Millard Public Schools | PK–05 | 359 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willa Cather Elementary School
What grades does Willa Cather Elementary School serve?
Willa Cather Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Millard Public Schools.
How many students attend Willa Cather Elementary School?
Willa Cather Elementary School reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 349 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willa Cather Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 286 students and 21.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Willa Cather Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willa Cather Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Millard Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Willa Cather Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Willa Cather Elementary School in?
Willa Cather Elementary School is part of Millard Public Schools, based in Omaha, NE, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willa Cather Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montclair Elementary School (0.5 mi), Cody Elementary School (0.8 mi), Catlin Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.