Walnut Creek Elementary School in Papillion

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2023 Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System data from Nebraska Department of Education.
Academic Progress	6/10	The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2022 and 2023 Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System data from Nebraska Department of Education, and using 2022 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Posted: March 17, 2022

Overall, this seems to be a good school. I wanted my children to get a quality education so decided on the PLCS district.

However, I will say they do not do a great job at fostering kids emotional intelligence and I have noticed that bullying is typically brushed off as something kids will outgrow. While that can occasionally be the case, children will typically grow into a behavior rather than out of it. That said, if a behavior is not investigated and corrected then it tends to continue.

Bodily autonomy is another thing they are not great at enforcing, but that again stems from the lack of investigation into cases of bullying. If a child were to ask another child who is bullying them to leave them alone, and the bully uses entrapment to ensure their classmate cannot be rid of them, but the child being restrained by the bully kicks or hits them; who is ultimately at fault?

Ideally, the situation would be handled and a multifaceted approach used to determine consequences for all students involved. This does not happen. The child who protected their right to space would not be treated as such, they would receive consequences while the bully gets coddled for being hurt.

This is an oddly specific complaint since I am a staunchly new age, modern mother and want the absolute best for my children. Their right to a bully-free environment is the same as any one persons right to a hostility-free work environment. Kids cant learn if they are being picked on. Theyre anxious because, in a sense, theyre being hunted after.

The adults at this school do not have a modern approach to bullying and I feel that they could use more training surrounding child psychology and how to effectively handle bullying to ensure that everyone involved is heard and dealt with properly.

Posted: July 25, 2021

Walnut Creek is a hidden gem. A smaller group of students with excellent staff. Our children have loved every teacher, paraprofessional, and staff member they have come into contact with. The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is very active and constantly enriching the lives of the students and staff.

Posted: July 25, 2021

Posted: September 24, 2020

My little one loves this school! They have done such a fantastic job, especially dealing with the challenges of 2020.

Posted: September 24, 2020

Posted: May 8, 2019

Our two children, ages 7 and 10, have absolutely loved going here for the past two years, so it disheartens me to see such a low GreatSchools rating! Our youngest had an incredible kindergarten teacher who fostered a love of reading in him! Our other childs 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Carey, was incredibly kind, thorough, and planned fun events like Market Day and Immigration Day! This school also has a number of community/family events throughout the year that weve enjoyed going to- most recently Pizza and Bingo night! Oh- and the principal- Ms. Bizal- will greet every student with a smile and a cheerful Good Morning! In the drop off lane! She even makes my day better as a parent!! Pay no mind to a low score, this elementary school is the real deal.

Posted: February 21, 2019

My child has been bullied by students and teachers

Posted: February 21, 2019

Horrible , my child is forced to attend this school since they closed the district . Teachers try to encourage parents to drug up their kids with ADHD meds because they can't handle kids having minds of their own

Posted: February 21, 2019

Teachers are lazy and the homework has no directions on them

Posted: February 21, 2019

They call bullies " jerks" and torment the victim

Posted: February 21, 2019

Posted: March 3, 2018

Our child is in Kindergarten and absolutely loves going! His teacher is great with the children and our child has learn so much already this school year. Interaction with the staff has always been helpful, friendly and caring. We are lucky to live in this neighborhood.

Posted: March 3, 2018

Posted: February 22, 2018

Overall our experience has been very positive. If you are involved in this school on a regular basis, learning who the teachers are and helping out, you will see this is a great place for your students!

Posted: February 22, 2018

My students have never had a ton of homework. They are given time in class to work on it, provided they finish other assignments.

Posted: February 22, 2018

My students have had nothing but positive experiences with their teachers. If my students are doing well and happy with their teachers that is all that matters.

Posted: February 22, 2018

Between the character assemblies, Fun Run with the character content and general classroom instruction they are always focusing on building strong character.

Posted: February 22, 2018

Whenever a problem has come up, we have always taken it to the proper person and it has always been addressed appropriately.

Posted: February 22, 2018

We have not had to deal with this to much so my knowledge is limited, but it seems that those that learn differently are always being worked with. We have a very strong presence from our learning center teachers. They can always be seen talking with and working with students.

Posted: February 22, 2018

When an issue is brought to light, they have always been addressed. Plus the character content works toward helping others, not bullying.

Posted: January 30, 2018

Such a great place to send my kids! Awesome principal and hard working staff. They are really focused on growing each kiddo as a person and a student.

Posted: January 30, 2018

Posted: January 29, 2018

Walnut Creek is an exceptional school. The teachers are highly qualified, care greatly for their students, differentiate instruction appropriately, and go above and beyond to ensure ALL students are learning.

Posted: January 29, 2018

Teachers are very approachable and use a variety of teaching techniques to reach all types of learners.

Posted: January 29, 2018

Very friendly special education staff. Staff is very willing to listen and work with parent suggestions.

Posted: January 29, 2018

This is a very friendly and welcoming school. Everyone always has a smile and a kind word for you. Learning comes alive when students are able to immerse themselves in lessons that allow them to apply what they have learned.

Posted: January 29, 2018

This school has a great staff that go above and beyond for all students. Students have may opportunities to join clubs that are geared toward the their interests. Teachers take time out of their day to supervise these student interests.
In the classroom, the teachers also go above and beyond to come up with fun ways to teach lessons. They accommodate for the different learners in their room and make sure all students reach their full potential.
Walnut Creek is a GREAT school!!

Posted: January 29, 2018

Walnut Creek is a great school with wonderful teachers!

Posted: November 19, 2017

Great school with dedicated teachers that support students.

Posted: November 15, 2017

As a parent who has sent at least one child to Walnut Creek every year since 2005, I'm quite satisfied with the education my kids have received there.

Posted: November 15, 2017

Posted: September 8, 2016

The school building, facilities, and grounds are nice enough, it is the teaching staff that fails on most levels. After having my children attend this school for 3 academic years, I have found the teachers lack of enthusiasm and initiative to be systemic and discouraging. If a child shows an ability in subjects ahead of where the slowest child in the class is, it is like pulling teeth to get the teacher to challenge the child with more difficult or additional material. Some teachers will actually segregate a high performer to keep them away from the rest of the class and FAIL to provide any material what so ever to the child they segregated. Experiences with several different teachers leads me to believe this is must be policy driven. I'm sure the teachers are nice people, but I don' necessarily want nice people that can't teach. I would much rather a system that can challenge all students in their own way not this monument to mediocrity.

Posted: September 8, 2016

Unfortunately the term very ineffective is not strong enough, completely ineffective is better. The children like their teachers, so that is 'good', but as a parent I would a teacher who is capable of handling more than one type of student.

Posted: September 8, 2016

3 years, next to no homework. What do the teachers do here? The ratings on this site indicate parents love this school, but the academic performance ratings of the school indicate a sub-standard school. I like my children to be challenged and if schools don't provide the stimulus in school and then fail to provide it in the form of homework, they leave the task of actual education up to parents.

Posted: September 8, 2016

The school is focused on community development, but at the complete expense of scholastic education. Subjective concepts such as honesty, integrity, and fairness should be taught side-by-side with quantitative concepts.

Posted: August 17, 2014

We have been a part of this school for 2 years now, and absolutely love it! The teachers are outstanding. We only have 1 year left here, and will be sad to leave this school when we move.

Posted: August 19, 2013

This school is one of the best in the Nation. We have had 9 different teachers and they have all been wonderful. There are many opportunities to volunteer in the school. The principal and staff are amazing, and they are dedicated to each child's educational experience. I have 4 children at this school, a masters in education, and I could not be more impressed.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Papillion	Area of Town	Papillion	NE	0.7 mi
2	Shadow Lake	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Papillion	NE	1.5 mi
3	Cottonwood	Area of Town	Papillion	NE	2.3 mi

Walnut Creek Elementary School

Papillion, NE 68046

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