Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bellevue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellevue Elementary School serves the west part of Papillion, NE, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bellevue Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellevue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#82 out of 901 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 Bellevue Elementary School's ranking?
Bellevue Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bellevue Elementary School often compared to?
Bellevue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Grove Elementary School, Leonard Lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bellevue Elementary School?
475 students attend Bellevue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bellevue Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue Elementary School?
Bellevue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellevue Elementary School offer ?
Bellevue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellevue Elementary School part of?
Bellevue Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
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