Enrollment
352
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310381001499
Avery Elementary School — Bellevue, NE
Federal NCES profile for Avery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avery Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Avery Elementary School reports 352 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% above the Nebraska average and 12% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 352 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bellevue Public Schools spends $14,102 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.0% from local sources (property taxes), 46.9% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avery Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 47% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,102
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 352 Top 69% in Nebraska — larger than 31% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.5% +47% vs state
NCES ID 310381001499
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 352:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.0%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Avery Elementary School.
$14,102
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.9%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
Similar other schools in Bellevue
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Lake Magnet Center
Standard public school
744 students 14:1 students per teacher
Wake Robin Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 20:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Peter Sarpy Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Two Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Avery Elementary School
How many students attend Avery Elementary School?
Avery Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a other school in BELLEVUE, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avery Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avery Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Avery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avery Elementary School is White at 52.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BELLEVUE, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avery Elementary School?
Avery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.