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La Vista, NE vs Waukee, IA

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Highlights
- Waukee spends 13.9% more per student than La Vista.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Waukee than in La Vista. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waukee had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to La Vista
 La Vista, NEWaukee, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,832$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,845  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,635$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8074573
 Students per Counselor382  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for La Vista    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

As a military guy, I lived on both coasts, as well as in the South and Midwest and I have to say Omaha (LaVista) is probably the best city I've lived in. Aside from not  More

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Over 19 years ago

Eastern nebraska seems to always have a good wind  More

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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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