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WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3030 S 139TH PLAZA, OMAHA, NE, 68144

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 63 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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About WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willa Cather Elementary School is located at 3030 S 139th Plaza, Omaha, in the Millard area. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 295 students. The student–teacher ratio is roughly 12:1. Recent state test data show about 72% of students are proficient in math and about 77% are proficient in reading. The student body is approximately 52% male and 48% female. The???????????????? educational atmosphere is psychologically supportive and mentally focused, providing a well-organized environment where students are influenced by a loving staff and have a strong expectation for themselves. The local real estate near Willa Cather Elementary School ranges from approximately $280,000 to $340,000, which many consider to be reasonably priced. Parents typically describe teachers as highly attentive and responsive, while children receive ample learning support. Willa Cather Elementary School, with its consistent achievements and strong community support, is among the top-ranking elementary schools in ????????????????Nebraska.

WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

3030 S 139TH PLAZA, OMAHA, NE, 68144

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Phone

(402) 715-1315

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 77% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
295
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 63 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 44.75%
Asian 34.24%
Hispanic 7.8%
Black 4.41%
Two+ Races 6.78%
Native Am. 1.69%
White
44.75%
Asian
34.24%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
4.41%
Two+ Races
6.78%
Native Am.
1.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 295
47.8%
141 Female
52.2%
154 Male

Student Population

295 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

590 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Willa Cather Elementary School recently held its December Spirit Week. The event featured themed days that encouraged student and staff participation. The activities helped build school spirit and community engagement.

FAQ

Q1. What does Willa Cather do to help students find keywords in story problems?

Ans. Students learn to find math words in word problems that suggest addition, subtraction, or comparison. This procedure helps them choose strategies with confidence.

Q2. How does the school get kids to start thinking about transparency and opacity?

Ans. Students use flashlights to test things to see which ones let light through and which ones completely block it.

Q3. What habits help people use the whiteboard responsibly?

Ans. Students follow rules for how to use markers, how to erase things, and how to clean up the board to keep things in order and in excellent shape.

Q4. How does Willa Cather help people learn how to take notes?

Ans. Teachers tell students to write down simple words, draw pictures, or use symbols during lessons to help them remember important ideas.

Q5. What does the school do to make cooperative indoor play better?

Ans. Students learn how to share things, take turns, and settle simple disagreements with the help of staff.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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