Bellevue Comm School District

1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031-0976
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 759 students in Bellevue Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Bellevue Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
759 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bellevue Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#203 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
74%
68%
65%
70%
65-69%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
13.5%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
95%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,264 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,406
$18,179
Spending / Student
$12,264
$18,122

Best Bellevue Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 South 3rd Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bellevue Comm School District?
Bellevue Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 759 students.
What is the rank of Bellevue Comm School District?
Bellevue Comm School District is ranked #199 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue Comm School District?
95% of Bellevue Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellevue Comm School District?
Bellevue Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Bellevue Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,264 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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