Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peter Sarpy 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 55% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Peter Sarpy Elementary School serves the west part of Bellevue, NE, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peter Sarpy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Peter Sarpy Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Peter Sarpy 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 Peter Sarpy Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
61%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
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)21%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Peter Sarpy Elementary School's ranking?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School is ranked #663 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Peter Sarpy Elementary School often compared to?
Peter Sarpy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
466 students attend Peter Sarpy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Peter Sarpy Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Peter Sarpy Elementary School offer ?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peter Sarpy Elementary School part of?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
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