Bel Air Elementary School

1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in NE
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bel Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#61 out of 901 schools
(Top 10%)
80-84%
58%
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bel Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
324 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Norfolk School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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