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TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

700 TARA RD, PAPILLION, NE, 68046

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 47 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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About TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tara Heights Elementary School in Papillion, Nebraska is one of the best elementary schools in Papillion, Nebraska. It is part of a group of high-performing Nebraska elementary schools. The student–teacher ratio is about 15:1, which means that students get help in small groups and one-on-one. Families looking into or comparing the best elementary schools in Papillion, Nebraska like the school's structured routines, good communication, and focus on literacy and basic academic growth. Tara Heights Elementary School is a public school, but people often compare it to the best private elementary schools in Papillion, Nebraska because it gets the community involved, focuses on the needs of the students, and has a supportive learning environment. The school has a friendly atmosphere that encourages students to develop good character and strong study habits.

TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

700 TARA RD, PAPILLION, NE, 68046

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Phone

(402) 898-0445

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 74%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 74% in Math and 58% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
404
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 47 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at TARA HEIGHTS 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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 74.01%
Asian 0.74%
Hispanic 13.37%
Black 3.71%
Two+ Races 7.67%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
74.01%
Asian
0.74%
Hispanic
13.37%
Black
3.71%
Two+ Races
7.67%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 404
52.23%
211 Female
47.77%
193 Male

Student Population

404 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

404 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Achieved success by integrating math lessons focused on hands-on exploration and problem-solving, contributing to the district's overarching commitment to strong elementary instruction.

FAQ

Q1. What literacy supports does TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL provide?

Ans. Students participate in phonics routines, guided-reading groups, and leveled practice sessions.

Q2. Does TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL offer science or STEM activities?

Ans. Students engage in experiments, engineering challenges, and inquiry-based tasks.

Q3. Are leadership roles available at TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

Ans. Students assist with classroom responsibilities, announcements, and event support when available.

Q4. How does TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL communicate with families?

Ans. Weekly folders, email updates, district messaging, and classroom notices keep parents informed.

Q5. What social-emotional support is available at TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

Ans. Counselors provide SEL lessons, conflict-resolution strategies, and individual student check-ins.

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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