Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
339 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Norfolk Public Schools School District.
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