Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Golden Hills 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Golden Hills Elementary School serves the eastern part of Bellevue, NE, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Hills Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1976
School Motto
Be Known for Greatness
School Rankings
Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#514 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
57%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Golden Hills Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary School?
253 students attend Golden Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Golden Hills Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Golden Hills Elementary School?
Golden Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Golden Hills Elementary School offer ?
Golden Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Golden Hills Elementary School part of?
Golden Hills Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools.
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