WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willa Cather Elementary School, located in the Millard Public Schools district in Omaha, Nebraska, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a highly regarded suburban district, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment for its students. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to develop students' social-emotional skills and character.

Beyond its core academics, Willa Cather Elementary is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and collaborative learning opportunities. The school places a high value on partnership with families, maintaining a collaborative approach between parents, teachers, and administration to ensure each student receives the necessary support to succeed. With its location in the Millard area, the school benefits from the district’s robust resources, technological integration, and commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

286

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	23
Black	10
Asian	93
Two or More	16
American Indian	4

White
140 (49.0%)
Asian
93 (32.5%)
Hispanic
23 (8.0%)
Two or More
16 (5.6%)
Black
10 (3.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)

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)715-1315
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 2

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 43