Serving 415 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 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Peter Sarpy Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peter Sarpy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter Sarpy Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
9%
7%
White
63%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 #665 out of 902 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 Standing Bear Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
415 students attend Peter Sarpy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Peter Sarpy Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Peter Sarpy Elementary School part of?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School is part of Bellevue Public Schools School District.
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