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PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
22
Schools
12,031
Students
$13,821
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
26.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 12,031 students across 22 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,821 is near the national average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08716
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08499
PAPILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08659
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH09–121,893
PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HS09–121,965
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PAPILLION LA VISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (PLECC)PK–PK72
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,821Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
60%
State
32.0%
Local (property tax)
60.2%
Federal
7.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
12,031
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 22 public schools, serving a total of 12,031 students.
What is the graduation rate for PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?
PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $13,821 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
27% of students in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
No, PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serve?
PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.