Belle Ryan Elementary School
Tel:
(402)554-8582
- Belle Ryan Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Belle Ryan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Belle Ryan Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 291 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belle Ryan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belle Ryan Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #793 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 69% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 19% |
| Black | 27% | 7% |
| White | 30% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belle Ryan Elementary School is J P Lord Program (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Norris Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 337 students
0.6 miles
5519 Mayberry Street
Omaha, NE 68106
(402)554-8690 0.6 PK-6 337 - Omaha Beals Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 391 students
0.9 miles
1720 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402)554-8570 0.9 PK-6 391 - Omaha Norris Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1123 students
1.2 miles
2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402)557-4800 1.2 6-8 1123 - Omaha Uno/ops Middle College Program Alternative School
1.2 miles
Uno 6001 Dodge St; Kayser Hall
Omaha, NE 68182
(402)554-3992 1.2 n/a n/a - Omaha Dundee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 551 students
1.5 miles
310 N 51st Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402)554-8424 1.5 PK-6 551
School Reviews
| 4 I really wish i was back in Belle Ryan but I can't roman i really do miss you very much. But now I am at Wilson high school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Nevaeh |
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