Willowdale Elementary School

Summary:

Willowdale Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 495 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Millard Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 182 districts in the state, Willowdale consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, currently holding the 13th spot out of 428 schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willowdale Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school also demonstrates strong performance across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Willowdale has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, and its spending per student is in line with the district's average.

When compared to nearby schools within the Millard Public Schools district, Willowdale Elementary School stands out as a model of excellence, outperforming many of its counterparts in academic achievement, student subgroup performance, and overall school ranking. While the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than the district average, it remains within a reasonable range. Willowdale's consistent high performance and support for diverse student populations make it a shining example for other elementary schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16901 P St
       Omaha, NE  68135-1465


(402) 715-8280

District: Millard Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,428 Help


Students who attend Willowdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Russell Middle School
High:    Millard West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Asian:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willowdale Elementary School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 6th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Millard Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (10.5%), Asian (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willowdale Elementary School is 16.5. 14 elementary schools in the Millard Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willowdale Elementary School is $10,428. 20 elementary schools in the Millard Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willowdale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willowdale Elementary School 13th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Willowdale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Millard Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Millard Public Schools 27th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willowdale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willowdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.56 224th 418 46.4%
2007 41.21 305th 430 29.1%
2008 65.05 165th 478 65.5%
2009 71.84 45th 471 90.4%
2010 79.40 41st 502 91.8%
2011 89.21 29th 473 93.9%
2012 93.24 9th 480 98.1%
2013 90.12 21st 485 95.7%
2014 86.00 37th 483 92.3%
2015 83.52 44th 488 91.0%
2016 86.71 31st 480 93.5%
2017 86.28 27th 459 94.1%
2018 92.47 14th 450 96.9%
2019 90.60 22nd 452 95.1%
2021 79.27 68th 442 84.6%
2022 89.02 22nd 457 95.2%
2023 86.08 40th 459 91.3%
2024 91.27 13th 428 97.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willowdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.47 3rd 57 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willowdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.13 46th 312 85.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Willowdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.41 19th 341 94.4%
2019 89.68 21st 349 94.0%
2021 75.58 58th 318 81.8%
2022 87.13 24th 337 92.9%
2023 82.53 48th 349 86.2%
2024 93.29 2nd 203 99.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Willowdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.12 12th 347 96.5%
2019 88.78 26th 367 92.9%
2021 77.52 50th 328 84.8%
2022 88.57 19th 356 94.7%
2023 88.04 20th 366 94.5%
2024 86.30 17th 203 91.6%
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Rank History for White students at Willowdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.16 8th 391 98.0%
2019 92.50 15th 391 96.2%
2021 75.07 59th 368 84.0%
2022 89.46 13th 388 96.6%
2023 85.19 30th 385 92.2%
2024 91.81 6th 261 97.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Willowdale Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, October 26, 2012

Open Quote We recently relocated to West Omaha from a busy suburb of Chicago. We have a nine year old son that I was extremely concered about during this move with the stress of moving to a new area and new school. Willowdale Elementary School welcomed not only our son but our family with open arms. They made our son feel comfortable in his new school and feel like he has been there all along. They saw his academic strengths and weakness and adapted programs to fit his needs, allowing him to get the best education possible. He is also involved in several programs before and after school that are offerred at Willowdale and loves them just as much as his everyday classes. THANK YOU to the Staff and Faculty of Willowdale for making this transition for our son so much easier to accept. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willowdale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 306 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 450 0 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 533 2 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 533 2 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 548 2 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 547 2 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1999 545 2 7 1 1 n/a n/a 3 559
2000 447 2 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 413 4 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 385 6 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 385 6 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 363 9 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 357 8 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 358 8 35 18 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 342 8 43 29 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 346 10 41 24 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 342 11 44 23 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 334 13 55 21 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 298 7 47 27 1 0 28 0 408
2012 287 5 45 26 0 0 20 0 383
2013 284 5 42 32 0 0 22 0 385
2014 282 4 43 37 0 0 22 0 388
2015 304 7 51 31 0 0 20 0 413
2016 327 7 47 25 2 0 13 0 421
2017 339 10 38 25 0 0 12 0 424
2018 343 6 31 30 6 0 17 0 433
2019 369 8 35 35 4 0 15 0 466
2020 376 13 42 38 3 1 11 0 484
2021 362 6 45 38 2 0 13 0 466
2022 383 6 51 49 3 1 14 0 507
2023 376 6 41 51 3 1 17 0 495
2024 364 6 34 49 0 1 14 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willowdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 307 16.3 18.8 2.6
1994 461 23.0 20.0 3
1995 547 27.9 19.6 1.1
1996 547 27.9 19.6 1.1
1997 563 27.3 20.6 0.5
1998 565 26.1 21.6 0.5
1999 559 28.4 19.7 0.9
2000 461 25.0 18.4 1.3
2001 426 25.1 17.0 1.2
2002 404 24.4 16.6 2.2
2003 404 24.4 16.6 2.2
2004 397 23.0 17.3 3.3
2005 398 24.1 16.5 3.8
2006 419 24.4 17.2 3.6
2007 422 26.0 16.2 5.5
2008 421 27.1 15.5 7.6
2009 420 28.0 15.0 6.7
2010 423 28.1 15.0 10.9
2011 408 28.1 14.5 14.5
2012 383 26.1 14.6 20.6
2013 385 25.6 15.0 17.9
2014 388 26.1 14.8 17
2015 413 27.0 15.2 13.1
2016 421 26.0 16.1 13.8
2017 424 26.4 16.0 12.3
2018 433 25.9 16.6 13.2
2019 466 26.9 17.3 14.6
2020 484 28.4 17.0 12.8
2021 466 28.6 16.2 16.1
2022 507 31.1 16.3 13.8
2023 495 28.7 17.2 15.4
2024 468 28.2 16.5 13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willowdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 307 16.3 18.8 2.6
1994 461 23.0 20.0 3
1995 547 27.9 19.6 1.1
1996 547 27.9 19.6 1.1
1997 563 27.3 20.6 0.5
1998 565 26.1 21.6 0.5
1999 559 28.4 19.7 0.9
2000 461 25.0 18.4 1.3
2001 426 25.1 17.0 1.2
2002 404 24.4 16.6 2.2
2003 404 24.4 16.6 2.2
2004 397 23.0 17.3 3.3
2005 398 24.1 16.5 3.8
2006 419 24.4 17.2 3.6
2007 422 26.0 16.2 5.5
2008 421 27.1 15.5 7.6
2009 420 28.0 15.0 6.7
2010 423 28.1 15.0 10.9
2011 408 28.1 14.5 14.5
2012 383 26.1 14.6 20.6
2013 385 25.6 15.0 17.9
2014 388 26.1 14.8 17
2015 413 27.0 15.2 13.1
2016 421 26.0 16.1 13.8
2017 424 26.4 16.0 12.3
2018 433 25.9 16.6 13.2
2019 466 26.9 17.3 14.6
2020 484 28.4 17.0 12.8
2021 466 28.6 16.2 16.1
2022 507 31.1 16.3 13.8
2023 495 28.7 17.2 15.4
2024 468 28.2 16.5 13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willowdale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $128 (1.4%) $8,504 (92.3%) $9,217
2020 $182 (1.9%) $8,568 (91.7%) $9,345
2021 $243 (2.3%) $9,610 (91.6%) $10,492
2022 $320 (3.1%) $9,406 (91.2%) $10,319
2023 $330 (3.2%) $9,424 (90.4%) $10,428

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willowdale Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th of 459 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willowdale Elementary School)7484
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Millard Public Schools)7379
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willowdale Elementary School)7778
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Millard Public Schools)6975
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willowdale Elementary School)7679
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Millard Public Schools)7171
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willowdale Elementary School)7670
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Millard Public Schools)6774
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willowdale Elementary School)7877
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Millard Public Schools)6474
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willowdale Elementary School)9092
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Millard Public Schools)6879
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Willowdale Elementary School)9392
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Millard Public Schools)8186
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students466495
 6.2%
African American86
 25%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian3541
 17.1%
Hispanic3551
 45.7%
Pacific Islander01
White369376
 1.9%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%15.4%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willowdale Elementary School

Yes! Willowdale Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools.

Students who attend Willowdale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Russell Middle School
High : Millard West High School

Students at Willowdale Elementary School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Willowdale Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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