Walnut Creek Elementary

Summary:

Walnut Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Papillion, Nebraska, serving 432 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district, which is ranked 64 out of 212 districts in the state.

Walnut Creek Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 150-200 elementary schools in Nebraska. The school's students excel on the NSCAS tests, with 91% of 6th-graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 72% for the district and 57% for the state. In English Language Arts, 90% of 6th-graders scored proficient or better, outpacing the district at 71% and the state at 55%. Walnut Creek's diverse student population, with 25.69% non-White students, is another key differentiator, as nearby schools tend to have more homogeneous populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Walnut Creek Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.29%, suggests that it may not fully represent the broader community. This presents an opportunity for the school to collaborate with nearby schools, such as Tara Heights Elementary and Carriage Hill Elementary, which serve more economically disadvantaged populations, to share best practices and support student success across the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 720 Fenwick St
       Papillion, NE  68046-3122


(402) 898-9630

District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,614 Help


Students who attend Walnut Creek Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
13.7%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Compare Details Walnut Creek Elementary ranks better than 67.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 8th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), Hispanic (13.7%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Elementary is 14.9. 8 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Creek Elementary is $13,614, which is the 6th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walnut Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Creek Elementary 150th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Walnut Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Papillion La Vista Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Papillion La Vista Community Schools 64th of 212 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.37 177th 418 57.7%
2007 48.34 268th 430 37.7%
2008 68.35 96th 478 79.9%
2009 64.75 154th 471 67.3%
2010 69.63 103rd 502 79.5%
2011 53.93 229th 473 51.6%
2012 52.70 240th 480 50.0%
2013 63.97 154th 485 68.2%
2014 68.80 116th 483 76.0%
2015 69.36 124th 488 74.6%
2016 56.12 208th 480 56.7%
2017 56.59 204th 459 55.6%
2018 66.02 139th 450 69.1%
2019 63.95 145th 452 67.9%
2021 74.88 88th 442 80.1%
2022 79.32 72nd 457 84.2%
2023 66.95 150th 459 67.3%
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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 96th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.52 118th 341 65.4%
2019 62.76 126th 349 63.9%
2021 68.79 86th 318 73.0%
2022 74.16 69th 337 79.5%
2023 66.17 117th 349 66.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.63 111th 347 68.0%
2019 61.88 131st 367 64.3%
2021 65.17 94th 328 71.3%
2022 72.20 83rd 356 76.7%
2023 66.17 112th 366 69.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.42 148th 391 62.1%
2019 62.17 129th 391 67.0%
2021 76.92 53rd 368 85.6%
2022 76.76 63rd 388 83.8%
2023 63.04 129th 385 66.5%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2001 287 14 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 336 11 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 336 11 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 341 13 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 338 13 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 461 19 12 19 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 548 30 16 20 8 n/a n/a 0 622
2008 650 42 19 18 2 n/a n/a 0 731
2009 387 28 10 18 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 330 14 6 13 2 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 371 39 9 15 1 0 6 0 441
2012 376 33 7 11 1 0 18 0 446
2013 388 37 9 17 1 0 16 0 468
2014 407 46 7 16 0 1 16 0 493
2015 398 34 7 17 0 1 18 0 475
2016 314 34 3 18 1 3 20 0 393
2017 291 30 3 34 3 3 8 0 372
2018 298 27 1 35 0 1 17 0 379
2019 292 28 5 40 0 1 23 0 389
2020 306 27 6 37 0 1 25 0 402
2021 295 25 5 38 1 1 29 0 394
2022 317 26 8 46 1 2 29 0 429
2023 321 21 7 59 1 2 21 0 432

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

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

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 Walnut Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th 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)8259
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6269
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)7265
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5864
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)5166
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5062
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)4661
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5166
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)5074
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5670
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Walnut Creek Elementary)7274
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)7280
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Creek Elementary)6790
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6071
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Creek Elementary)5991
 32%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5672
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students389432
 11.1%
African American2821
 25%
American Indian01
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic4059
 47.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White292321
 9.9%
Two or More Races2321
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%18.3%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek Elementary

Students who attend Walnut Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Walnut Creek Elementary.

Walnut Creek Elementary ranks 150th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Walnut Creek Elementary are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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