Bel Air Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 644-2539
Bel Air Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bel Air Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bel Air Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 348 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #118 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bel Air Elementary School is Norfolk Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Norfolk Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westside Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 225 students
0.9 miles
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561 0.9 PK-4 225 - Norfolk Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 225 students
1.1 miles
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544 1.1 PK-4 225 - Norfolk Norfolk Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,324 student
1.2 miles
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529 1.2 9-12 1,324 - Norfolk Norfolk Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 648 students
1.4 miles
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569 1.4 5-6 648 - Norfolk Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 273 students
1.5 miles
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550 1.5 PK-4 273
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