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Willa Cather Elementary School vs. Wheeler Elementary School

Should you attend Willa Cather Elementary School or Wheeler Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Willa Cather Elementary School
3030 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Wheeler Elementary School
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Willa Cather Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Wheeler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willa Cather Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
295 students
638 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willa Cather Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wheeler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willa Cather Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wheeler Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willa Cather Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wheeler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willa Cather Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#53 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 10%)
#56 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willa Cather Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wheeler Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NE)(22-23 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 10% in NE)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willa Cather Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheeler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in NE)
71%
(Top 10% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willa Cather Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wheeler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in NE)
80-84%
(Top 20% in NE)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willa Cather Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wheeler Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
17
Kindergarten Students
41
89
Grade 1 Students
45
87
Grade 2 Students
52
104
Grade 3 Students
58
114
Grade 4 Students
43
125
Grade 5 Students
55
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
34%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wheeler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wheeler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wheeler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wheeler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willa Cather Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wheeler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willa Cather Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wheeler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willa Cather Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wheeler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willa Cather Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wheeler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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