WILLOWDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willowdale Elementary School is a public school located in Omaha, Nebraska, serving students within the Millard Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its strong academic performance and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for young learners. The school places a high priority on student growth, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students to ensure they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond academics, Willowdale is known for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school benefits from dedicated staff members and strong parental involvement, which helps organize various enrichment activities and events throughout the year. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience—balancing rigorous instruction with extracurricular opportunities—Willowdale Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining its reputation as a cornerstone of the local Millard community.

469

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLOWDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	44
Black	10
Asian	33
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
366 (78.0%)
Hispanic
44 (9.4%)
Asian
33 (7.0%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Black
10 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)715-8280
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 95