Patriot Elementary

Q: Is Patriot Elementary a good school?

Patriot Elementary ranks 68 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Patriot Elementary is a public elementary school in Papillion, Nebraska, serving around 400 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district, which is ranked 77 out of 182 districts in the state.

Patriot Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Nebraska elementary schools for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 68th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students at Patriot Elementary consistently outperform the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the NSCAS assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 63.64% to 81.13% in ELA and 67.27% to 86.79% in Mathematics. The school also stands out for its performance with military-connected students, ranking 1st out of 3 Nebraska elementary schools in this subgroup in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district, Patriot Elementary outperforms most in academic achievement. Portal Elementary and Prairie Queen Elementary stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. However, Patriot Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, though it remains lower than the district average.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046-4502

(402) 898-0405

District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,153

Students who attend Patriot Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Patriot Elementary ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 3^rd 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 80.73. (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 (74.6%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary is 15.2. 10 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Patriot Elementary employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patriot Elementary is $12,153. 12 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patriot Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Patriot Elementary 68^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Patriot Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

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 Patriot Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Patriot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2010	84.24	11^th	502	97.8%
2011	72.72	105^th	473	77.8%
2012	78.43	67^th	480	86.0%
2013	79.63	58^th	485	88.0%
2014	88.25	25^th	483	94.8%
2015	87.35	30^th	488	93.9%
2016	82.66	52^nd	480	89.2%
2017	84.37	34^th	459	92.6%
2018	79.04	70^th	450	84.4%
2019	79.30	72^nd	452	84.1%
2021	74.06	93^rd	442	79.0%
2022	75.90	82^nd	457	82.1%
2023	80.93	65^th	459	85.8%
2024	80.73	68^th	428	84.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Patriot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.55	74^th	341	78.3%
2019	75.74	70^th	349	79.9%
2021	57.76	120^th	318	62.3%
2022	72.97	73^rd	337	78.3%
2023	77.84	70^th	349	79.9%
2024	73.56	47^th	203	76.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Patriot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	29.38	3^rd	4	25.0%
2022	78.63	2^nd	8	75.0%
2023	76.41	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Patriot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	80.73	41^st	347	88.2%
2019	79.34	62^nd	367	83.1%
2021	75.47	60^th	328	81.7%
2022	72.58	79^th	356	77.8%
2023	78.08	69^th	366	81.1%
2024	73.64	46^th	203	77.3%

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Rank History for White students at Patriot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	74.20	70^th	391	82.1%
2019	74.24	74^th	391	81.1%
2021	61.16	123^rd	368	66.6%
2022	69.07	89^th	388	77.1%
2023	72.04	80^th	385	79.2%
2024	72.98	62^nd	261	76.2%

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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 Patriot Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	344	10	10	9	2	n/a	n/a	375
2010	414	13	9	10	7	n/a	n/a	453
2011	433	14	6	19	3	3	10	488
2012	479	17	6	14	2	0	10	528
2013	474	22	7	12	4	0	12	531
2014	493	24	8	13	4	0	14	556
2015	511	25	9	19	4	2	12	582
2016	507	20	7	22	7	1	11	575
2017	470	20	7	28	4	1	17	547
2018	448	20	6	32	5	1	23	535
2019	412	17	5	36	5	0	22	497
2020	392	16	4	33	3	0	27	475
2021	326	18	5	30	1	0	25	405
2022	318	21	6	33	1	1	33	413
2023	301	21	5	38	2	0	33	400
2024	285	23	6	39	0	0	29	382

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 Patriot Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	375	23.4	16.0	3.7
2010	453	28.8	15.7	5.5
2011	488	32.1	15.2	4.9
2012	528	32.1	16.4	5.1
2013	531	30.8	17.2	5.5
2014	556	32.8	16.9	7.9
2015	582	35.0	16.6	6.7
2016	575	35.0	16.4	6.8
2017	547	34.3	15.9	7.5
2018	535	31.3	17.0	7.1
2019	497	28.4	17.4	8.9
2020	475	29.3	16.1	9.9
2021	405	29.6	13.6	10.9
2022	413	24.9	16.5	11.9
2023	400	26.4	15.1	16.5
2024	382	25.0	15.2	17.8

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 Patriot Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	375	23.4	16.0	3.7
2010	453	28.8	15.7	5.5
2011	488	32.1	15.2	4.9
2012	528	32.1	16.4	5.1
2013	531	30.8	17.2	5.5
2014	556	32.8	16.9	7.9
2015	582	35.0	16.6	6.7
2016	575	35.0	16.4	6.8
2017	547	34.3	15.9	7.5
2018	535	31.3	17.0	7.1
2019	497	28.4	17.4	8.9
2020	475	29.3	16.1	9.9
2021	405	29.6	13.6	10.9
2022	413	24.9	16.5	11.9
2023	400	26.4	15.1	16.5
2024	382	25.0	15.2	17.8

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 Patriot Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$131 (1.5%)	$7,966 (90.6%)	$8,796
2020	$153 (1.5%)	$8,996 (90.7%)	$9,918
2021	$232 (2.1%)	$10,023 (89.9%)	$11,149
2022	$120 (1.1%)	$9,629 (90.2%)	$10,676
2023	$99 (0.8%)	$10,760 (88.5%)	$12,153

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Patriot 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 72^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 459 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patriot Elementary)	73	81	8%
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 (Patriot Elementary)	76	77	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	58	64	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Patriot Elementary)	79	58	21%
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 (Patriot Elementary)	67	65	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	50	62	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Patriot Elementary)	54	80	26%
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 (Patriot Elementary)	67	86	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	56	70	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Patriot Elementary)	85	87	2%
5th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)	72	80	8%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Patriot Elementary)	62	85	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 (Patriot Elementary)	67	87	20%
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	497	400	19.5%
African American	17	21	23.5%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	36	38	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	412	301	26.9%
Two or More Races	22	33	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.9%	16.5%	7.6%

Schools Near Patriot 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
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
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
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
Ashbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11740 S 120th Street	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 537-6299	346	22	15.4	5.8%	288 (83.2%)	7 (2.0%)	29 (8.4%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	64.9	155^th of 428 public elementary schools	63.8%		65.8	158^th of 459 public elementary schools	65.6%	3	$12,530	$211	$10,321
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)
Prairie Queen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	10520 S 123rd Avenue	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 514-3650	533	33	16.3	9.4%	397 (74.5%)	16 (3.0%)	57 (10.7%)	30 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	89.3	22^nd of 428 public elementary schools	94.9%		88	30^th of 459 public elementary schools	93.5%	8	$11,209	$227	$9,795
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
Westmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13210 Glenn St	Omaha	68138	Sarpy County	Springfield Platteview Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 895-9602	272	21	13.0	27.2%	238 (87.5%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	73	104^th of 428 public elementary schools	75.7%		80.7	67^th of 459 public elementary schools	85.4%	37	$17,781	$299	$15,441

Frequently Asked Questions about Patriot Elementary

Is Patriot Elementary a good school?

Patriot Elementary ranks 68^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Patriot Elementary?

Students at Patriot Elementary are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Patriot Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Patriot Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Patriot Elementary attend?

Students who attend Patriot Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Patriot Elementary in?

Papillion La Vista Community Schools

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