Bel Air Elementary School
1101 N 18th St, Po Box 139
Norfolk, NE 68702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Norfolk, NE 68702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(402)644-2539
- Bel Air Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Bel Air Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 32%.
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 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bel Air Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 918 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | 1% | 17% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 72% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 82% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 89% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.27 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 Envisions Level Iii School Prg (1.4 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 | 237 students
0.9 miles
1703 Philip Ave, Po Box 139
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2561 0.9 PK-4 237 - Norfolk Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 251 students
1.1 miles
1106 Philip Ave, Po Box 139
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2544 1.1 PK-4 251 - Norfolk Norfolk Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1239 students
1.2 miles
801 Riverside Blvd, Po Box 139
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2529 1.2 9-12 1239 - Norfolk Envisions Level Iii School Prg Alternative School
Grades: PK-12
1.4 miles
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402)371-1147 1.4 PK-12 n/a - Norfolk Norfolk Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 615 students
1.4 miles
1221 N First St, Po Box 139
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402)644-2569 1.4 5-6 615
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
We examine the issue of Internet access in public schools, particularly in light of recent allegations from a father that his daughter was allowed to visit online dating websites from her school during class hours.
Special education teachers face a unique set of challenges, and so do the parents of special needs students. Keep reading to learn some practical tips for making your life as a special needs teacher or parent easier.
Taking the SAT or ACT is a major source of stress for high school students. Keep reading to learn how to choose the right test and how to prepare for it.
