Tara Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Tara Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Papillion, Nebraska, serving 437 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district, which is ranked 64 out of 212 districts in Nebraska, Tara Heights consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement.

Tara Heights Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (72.31%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 43.23% to 78.46% white students. The school also has a lower percentage of Hispanic students (13.04%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 9.16% to 32.9% Hispanic students. Additionally, Tara Heights has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (33.41%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 19.59% to 66.45%. Despite these demographic differences, Tara Heights maintains strong academic performance, with 81% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 83% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, and 84% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, all higher than the district and state averages.

Tara Heights Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its ranking has improved over time, from 192 out of 459 schools in 2016-2017 to 96 out of 459 schools in 2022-2023. This consistent improvement and academic excellence make Tara Heights a model for other schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district and across Nebraska.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 700 Tara Rd
       Papillion, NE  68046-2134


(402) 898-0445

District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,204 Help


Students who attend Tara Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    La Vista Middle School
High:    Papillion La Vista Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.3%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tara Heights Elementary School ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 5th 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 75.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tara Heights Elementary School is 15.3. 11 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 Tara Heights Elementary School is $12,204. 11 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tara Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tara Heights Elementary School 96th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Tara Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Tara Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tara Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.14 82nd 418 80.4%
2007 50.01 258th 430 40.0%
2008 68.01 99th 478 79.3%
2009 59.77 211th 471 55.2%
2010 62.57 171st 502 65.9%
2011 54.00 226th 473 52.2%
2012 83.40 45th 480 90.6%
2013 70.06 115th 485 76.3%
2014 72.34 93rd 483 80.7%
2015 62.18 175th 488 64.1%
2016 57.05 203rd 480 57.7%
2017 58.47 192nd 459 58.2%
2018 72.34 101st 450 77.6%
2019 68.41 124th 452 72.6%
2021 64.69 129th 442 70.8%
2022 69.92 118th 457 74.2%
2023 75.69 96th 459 79.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tara Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.07 55th 281 80.4%
2019 60.37 120th 298 59.7%
2021 71.38 52nd 264 80.3%
2022 78.01 32nd 259 87.6%
2023 78.46 43rd 312 86.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Tara Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.23 58th 341 83.0%
2019 60.13 132nd 349 62.2%
2021 57.69 122nd 318 61.6%
2022 66.68 100th 337 70.3%
2023 73.58 82nd 349 76.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tara Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.47 106th 347 69.5%
2019 67.85 105th 367 71.4%
2021 64.06 101st 328 69.2%
2022 65.77 110th 356 69.1%
2023 75.33 79th 366 78.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tara Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.64 1st 81 98.8%
2023 71.59 19th 108 82.4%
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Rank History for White students at Tara Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.85 130th 391 66.8%
2019 58.66 144th 391 63.2%
2021 59.19 126th 368 65.8%
2022 63.75 110th 388 71.6%
2023 74.89 70th 385 81.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Tara Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 279 3 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1990 289 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1991 318 1 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 321 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 314 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 374 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 420 10 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 440
1996 420 10 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 440
1997 455 12 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 450 9 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1999 464 9 8 2 1 n/a n/a 3 487
2000 457 12 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 468 15 5 9 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 454 18 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 454 18 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 401 22 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 361 24 4 16 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 355 26 3 12 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 307 29 3 17 8 n/a n/a 0 364
2008 333 27 5 23 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 356 25 8 23 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 351 23 9 22 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2011 341 16 11 20 1 0 12 0 401
2012 357 15 7 12 1 0 11 0 403
2013 335 12 6 7 0 0 10 0 370
2014 336 12 4 11 0 2 12 0 377
2015 304 12 3 15 1 3 17 0 355
2016 303 15 2 22 0 0 21 0 363
2017 309 15 2 35 0 3 27 0 391
2018 321 16 7 42 0 2 26 0 414
2019 325 14 5 52 0 0 35 0 431
2020 334 11 7 53 2 0 31 0 438
2021 291 11 5 51 2 1 30 0 391
2022 311 14 9 61 3 1 32 0 431
2023 316 19 8 57 3 1 33 0 437

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 Tara Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 14.8 21.6 5.6
1989 293 15.4 19.0 5.8
1990 304 14.8 20.5 5.6
1991 333 15.8 21.0 6
1992 333 16.3 20.4 6.3
1993 323 16.2 19.9 8
1994 387 18.6 20.8 9
1995 440 23.8 18.5 5.5
1996 440 23.8 18.5 5.5
1997 478 22.9 20.9 3.6
1998 472 25.1 18.8 5.3
1999 487 25.5 19.1 7.6
2000 489 25.0 19.6 9.4
2001 502 27.2 18.5 5.8
2002 483 29.6 16.3 9.3
2003 483 29.6 16.3 9.3
2004 438 27.6 15.9 12.1
2005 408 26.6 15.3 10.8
2006 399 24.1 16.6 11
2007 364 24.1 15.1 23.1
2008 390 24.9 15.7 19.5
2009 413 26.3 15.7 23
2010 407 28.4 14.3 25.1
2011 401 28.2 14.1 24.4
2012 403 27.2 14.7 28
2013 370 24.9 14.8 24.1
2014 377 24.4 15.4 29.4
2015 355 26.0 13.6 25.1
2016 363 25.0 14.5 32.2
2017 391 24.8 15.7 28.4
2018 414 26.8 15.4 25.6
2019 431 27.4 15.7 24.6
2020 438 27.3 15.9 25.6
2021 391 27.8 14.0 27.9
2022 431 28.9 14.8 24.4
2023 437 28.4 15.3 33.4

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 Tara Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 14.8 21.6 5.6
1989 293 15.4 19.0 5.8
1990 304 14.8 20.5 5.6
1991 333 15.8 21.0 6
1992 333 16.3 20.4 6.3
1993 323 16.2 19.9 8
1994 387 18.6 20.8 9
1995 440 23.8 18.5 5.5
1996 440 23.8 18.5 5.5
1997 478 22.9 20.9 3.6
1998 472 25.1 18.8 5.3
1999 487 25.5 19.1 7.6
2000 489 25.0 19.6 9.4
2001 502 27.2 18.5 5.8
2002 483 29.6 16.3 9.3
2003 483 29.6 16.3 9.3
2004 438 27.6 15.9 12.1
2005 408 26.6 15.3 10.8
2006 399 24.1 16.6 11
2007 364 24.1 15.1 23.1
2008 390 24.9 15.7 19.5
2009 413 26.3 15.7 23
2010 407 28.4 14.3 25.1
2011 401 28.2 14.1 24.4
2012 403 27.2 14.7 28
2013 370 24.9 14.8 24.1
2014 377 24.4 15.4 29.4
2015 355 26.0 13.6 25.1
2016 363 25.0 14.5 32.2
2017 391 24.8 15.7 28.4
2018 414 26.8 15.4 25.6
2019 431 27.4 15.7 24.6
2020 438 27.3 15.9 25.6
2021 391 27.8 14.0 27.9
2022 431 28.9 14.8 24.4
2023 437 28.4 15.3 33.4

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 Tara Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $115 (1.1%) $9,377 (92.0%) $10,195
2020 $140 (1.3%) $9,619 (91.8%) $10,474
2021 $212 (1.9%) $10,204 (91.1%) $11,201
2022 $122 (1.1%) $10,467 (92.1%) $11,366
2023 $97 (0.8%) $10,971 (89.9%) $12,204

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tara Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 96th of 459 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tara Heights Elementary School)6681
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6269
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tara Heights Elementary School)5769
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5864
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tara Heights Elementary School)8074
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tara Heights Elementary School)8083
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5062
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tara Heights Elementary School)5568
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5166
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tara Heights Elementary School)5973
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5670
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Tara Heights Elementary School)7684
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)7280
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tara Heights Elementary School)5965
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6071
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tara Heights Elementary School)5270
 18%
   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 Students431437
 1.4%
African American1419
 35.7%
American Indian03
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic5257
 9.6%
Pacific Islander01
White325316
 2.8%
Two or More Races3533
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.6%33.4%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tara Heights Elementary School

Students who attend Tara Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : La Vista Middle School
High : Papillion La Vista Senior High

Tara Heights Elementary School ranks 96th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Tara Heights Elementary School are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Tara Heights 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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