Is Walnut Creek Elementary a good school?

Walnut Creek Elementary ranks 101 st of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Walnut Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Creek Elementary?

Students at Walnut Creek Elementary are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Walnut Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Walnut Creek Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Papillion Middle School High : Papillion La Vista South High School

Walnut Creek Elementary

Summary:

Walnut Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Papillion, Nebraska, serving 432 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district, Walnut Creek consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools.

Walnut Creek's academic excellence is evident across grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 3rd-6th grade students achieved proficiency rates ranging from 62.5% to 80% in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate also surpassed the district and state averages. This strong performance has earned Walnut Creek a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it 101 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools.

While Walnut Creek faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, the school's academic achievements are noteworthy. Compared to nearby schools, Walnut Creek outperforms many of its peers, including Prairie Queen Elementary and Bell Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, some neighboring schools, such as Carriage Hill Elementary and Hickory Hill Elementary, have lower academic proficiency and statewide rankings compared to Walnut Creek.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046-3122

(402) 898-9630

District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,614

Students who attend Walnut Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Papillion Middle School
High:	Papillion La Vista South High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.8%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walnut Creek Elementary ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 6^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.61. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary is 14.5, which is the 8^th best among 16 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Walnut Creek Elementary employs 28.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Creek Elementary is $13,614, which is the 6^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walnut Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Creek Elementary 101^st of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Walnut Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Papillion La Vista Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Papillion La Vista Community Schools 77^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walnut Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	60.37	177^th	418	57.7%
2007	48.34	268^th	430	37.7%
2008	68.35	96^th	478	79.9%
2009	64.75	154^th	471	67.3%
2010	69.63	103^rd	502	79.5%
2011	53.93	229^th	473	51.6%
2012	52.70	240^th	480	50.0%
2013	63.97	154^th	485	68.2%
2014	68.80	116^th	483	76.0%
2015	69.36	124^th	488	74.6%
2016	56.12	208^th	480	56.7%
2017	56.59	204^th	459	55.6%
2018	66.02	139^th	450	69.1%
2019	63.95	145^th	452	67.9%
2021	74.88	88^th	442	80.1%
2022	79.32	72^nd	457	84.2%
2023	66.95	150^th	459	67.3%
2024	73.61	101^st	428	76.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.79	96^th	312	69.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Walnut Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	62.52	118^th	341	65.4%
2019	62.76	126^th	349	63.9%
2021	68.79	86^th	318	73.0%
2022	74.16	69^th	337	79.5%
2023	66.17	117^th	349	66.5%
2024	61.06	82^nd	203	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	63.63	111^th	347	68.0%
2019	61.88	131^st	367	64.3%
2021	65.17	94^th	328	71.3%
2022	72.20	83^rd	356	76.7%
2023	66.17	112^th	366	69.4%
2024	76.09	41^st	203	79.8%

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Rank History for White students at Walnut Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.42	148^th	391	62.1%
2019	62.17	129^th	391	67.0%
2021	76.92	53^rd	368	85.6%
2022	76.76	63^rd	388	83.8%
2023	63.04	129^th	385	66.5%
2024	65.00	84^th	261	67.8%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Walnut Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	287	14	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	314
2002	336	11	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	365
2003	336	11	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	365
2004	341	13	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	370
2005	338	13	10	11	2	n/a	n/a	374
2006	461	19	12	19	5	n/a	n/a	516
2007	548	30	16	20	8	n/a	n/a	622
2008	650	42	19	18	2	n/a	n/a	731
2009	387	28	10	18	2	n/a	n/a	445
2010	330	14	6	13	2	n/a	n/a	365
2011	371	39	9	15	1	0	6	441
2012	376	33	7	11	1	0	18	446
2013	388	37	9	17	1	0	16	468
2014	407	46	7	16	0	1	16	493
2015	398	34	7	17	0	1	18	475
2016	314	34	3	18	1	3	20	393
2017	291	30	3	34	3	3	8	372
2018	298	27	1	35	0	1	17	379
2019	292	28	5	40	0	1	23	389
2020	306	27	6	37	0	1	25	402
2021	295	25	5	38	1	1	29	394
2022	317	26	8	46	1	2	29	429
2023	321	21	7	59	1	2	21	432
2024	301	23	10	50	1	2	32	419

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 Walnut Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	314	21.8	14.4	14.6
2002	365	24.8	14.7	17.8
2003	365	24.8	14.7	17.8
2004	370	24.3	15.2	15.4
2005	374	24.3	15.4	12.8
2006	516	31.3	16.5	14
2007	622	34.2	18.2	11.6
2008	731	42.6	17.2	14.4
2009	445	31.2	14.3	15.1
2010	365	24.6	14.7	12.6
2011	441	27.1	16.2	21.1
2012	446	29.6	15.0	18.8
2013	468	30.4	15.3	15.2
2014	493	33.3	14.7	17.2
2015	475	31.0	15.3	13.1
2016	393	25.0	15.7	22.4
2017	372	24.1	15.4	15.9
2018	379	24.1	15.6	15.6
2019	389	24.0	16.2	14.9
2020	402	22.0	18.2	14.4
2021	394	23.8	16.5	15.7
2022	429	26.0	16.4	17
2023	432	28.9	14.9	18.3
2024	419	28.7	14.5	19.3

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 Walnut Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	314	21.8	14.4	14.6
2002	365	24.8	14.7	17.8
2003	365	24.8	14.7	17.8
2004	370	24.3	15.2	15.4
2005	374	24.3	15.4	12.8
2006	516	31.3	16.5	14
2007	622	34.2	18.2	11.6
2008	731	42.6	17.2	14.4
2009	445	31.2	14.3	15.1
2010	365	24.6	14.7	12.6
2011	441	27.1	16.2	21.1
2012	446	29.6	15.0	18.8
2013	468	30.4	15.3	15.2
2014	493	33.3	14.7	17.2
2015	475	31.0	15.3	13.1
2016	393	25.0	15.7	22.4
2017	372	24.1	15.4	15.9
2018	379	24.1	15.6	15.6
2019	389	24.0	16.2	14.9
2020	402	22.0	18.2	14.4
2021	394	23.8	16.5	15.7
2022	429	26.0	16.4	17
2023	432	28.9	14.9	18.3
2024	419	28.7	14.5	19.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$700 (5.9%)	$10,031 (84.6%)	$11,857
2020	$663 (5.7%)	$9,904 (84.8%)	$11,679
2021	$789 (6.6%)	$10,123 (84.1%)	$12,035
2022	$625 (5.3%)	$10,108 (85.5%)	$11,816
2023	$884 (6.5%)	$11,422 (83.9%)	$13,614

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Creek Elementary

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 145^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 459 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)	82	59	23%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	62	69	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)	72	65	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	58	64	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	67	63	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)	51	66	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	50	62	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)	46	61	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	51	66	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)	50	74	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	56	70	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Elementary)	72	74	2%
5th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	72	80	8%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)	67	90	23%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	60	71	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)	59	91	32%
6th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	56	72	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	389	432	11.1%
African American	28	21	25%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	40	59	47.5%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	292	321	9.9%
Two or More Races	23	21	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.9%	18.3%	3.4%

Schools Near Walnut Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	720 Fenwick St	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 898-9630	419	29	14.5	19.3%	301 (71.8%)	23 (5.5%)	50 (11.9%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (7.6%)	73.6	101^st of 428 public elementary schools	76.4%		66.9	150^th of 459 public elementary schools	67.3%	49	$13,614	$884	$11,422
Trumble Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Valley Rd	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 898-0466	396	29	13.6	37.9%	306 (77.3%)	8 (2.0%)	56 (14.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	60.9	190^th of 428 public elementary schools	55.6%		64.7	163^rd of 459 public elementary schools	64.5%	27	$13,469	$111	$12,061
Carriage Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Cedardale Rd	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 898-0449	374	31	11.9		256 (68.4%)	24 (6.4%)	46 (12.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	42 (11.2%)	51.9	246^th of 428 public elementary schools	42.5%		46.3	264^th of 459 public elementary schools	42.5%	18	$16,935	$753	$14,529
Esu 3 Head Start - Sccdc	Public	PK	701 Olson Dr; Suite 112/113	Papillion	68046	Dawson County	Educational Service Unit 03	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 339-6592	28	1	28.0	89.3%	15 (53.6%)	11 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Patriot Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1701 Hardwood Dr	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 898-0405	382	25	15.2	17.8%	285 (74.6%)	23 (6.0%)	39 (10.2%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.6%)	80.7	68^th of 428 public elementary schools	84.1%		80.9	65^th of 459 public elementary schools	85.8%	3	$12,153	$99	$10,760
Bell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7909 Reed Street	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 898-0408	479	30	15.9	14.2%	379 (79.1%)	7 (1.5%)	45 (9.4%)	16 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.4%)	80.4	70^th of 428 public elementary schools	83.6%		77.2	90^th of 459 public elementary schools	80.4%	20	$12,081	$97	$10,779
Tara Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	700 Tara Rd	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 898-0445	404	29	13.8	32.2%	299 (74.0%)	15 (3.7%)	54 (13.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.7%)	77.1	87^th of 428 public elementary schools	79.7%		75.7	96^th of 459 public elementary schools	79.1%	9	$12,204	$97	$10,971
Rumsey Station Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 Eagle Ridge Dr	Papillion	68133	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 898-0475	376	25	15.1	14.4%	294 (78.2%)	11 (2.9%)	49 (13.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	71.4	114^th of 428 public elementary schools	73.4%		67.7	146^th of 459 public elementary schools	68.2%	32	$13,576	$421	$11,593
Esu 3 Papillion Lavista Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1211 North Monroe Street	Papillion	68046	Fillmore County	Educational Service Unit 03	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 514-3243	8	1	8.0		2 (25.0%)	5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (Plecc)	Public	PK	1211 N Monroe St	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 514-3243	83	3	25.0		63 (75.9%)	2 (2.4%)	10 (12.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.2%)								(n/a)

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Schools Near Walnut Creek Elementary