Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lemay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher 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 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: LEMAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the northwest part of Bellevue, NE, encompassing approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemay Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lemay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemay Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#326 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Lemay Elementary School's ranking?
Lemay Elementary School is ranked #326 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Lemay Elementary School?
330 students attend Lemay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lemay Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lemay Elementary School?
Lemay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lemay Elementary School offer ?
Lemay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lemay Elementary School part of?
Lemay Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
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