PORTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Portal Elementary School, located at 9920 Brentwood Dr in La Vista, Nebraska, is a core institution within the Papillion La Vista Community School District. Serving students in the suburban La Vista area, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on foundational learning skills while encouraging social-emotional growth among its diverse student body.

As part of a district known for its emphasis on educational technology and professional excellence, Portal Elementary benefits from modern resources and a collaborative teaching staff. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families, hosting various events and programs designed to promote parent involvement and school spirit. With a mission rooted in preparing students for middle school success, Portal Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that meets the individual needs of every child.

422

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	45
Black	10
Asian	22
Two or More	33

White
312 (73.9%)
Hispanic
45 (10.7%)
Two or More
33 (7.8%)
Asian
22 (5.2%)
Black
10 (2.4%)

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)898-0425
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 12

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 69