LA VISTA WEST ELEMENTARY SCH

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

La Vista West Elementary School, located at 7821 Terry Drive in La Vista, Nebraska, is a key component of the Papillion-La Vista Community School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the suburban Omaha area, focusing on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic program, La Vista West is known for its strong community involvement and active parent-teacher engagement. The school leverages its neighborhood setting to create a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and staff work closely together to enhance the educational experience. With a dedication to modern instructional practices and a welcoming atmosphere, the school strives to provide its students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to become productive, lifelong learners.

315

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA VISTA WEST ELEMENTARY SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	111
Black	25
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	5

White
119 (37.8%)
Hispanic
111 (35.2%)
Two or More
44 (14.0%)
Black
25 (7.9%)
Asian
11 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.6%)

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)898-0463
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 23

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 52