Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bell Field Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bell Field Elementary School serves the northern part of Fremont, NE, covering an attendance area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell Field Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bell Field Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Field Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Field Elementary School's ranking?
Bell Field Elementary School is ranked #810 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bell Field Elementary School often compared to?
Bell Field Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bell Field Elementary School?
282 students attend Bell Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bell Field Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell Field Elementary School?
Bell Field Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bell Field Elementary School offer ?
Bell Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell Field Elementary School part of?
Bell Field Elementary School is part of Fremont School District.
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