Enrollment
333
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, NE
Bel Air Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bel Air Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317443001305
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Air Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Air Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443001305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bel Air Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bel Air Elementary School
Bel Air Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolling 333 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Norfolk Public Schools spends $13,172 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students) and Norfolk Jr High School (631 students) alongside Bel Air Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bel Air Elementary School compares
Bel Air Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 27% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Bel Air Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk Public Schools, which includes Bel Air Elementary School.
$13,172
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 13.6%
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.
How Bel Air Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Panthers Preschool | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Air Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bel Air Elementary School
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bel Air Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Bel Air Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Air Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bel Air Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bel Air Elementary School rank among schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
Is Bel Air Elementary School a good school?
Bel Air Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Bel Air Elementary School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), and Norfolk Middle School (628 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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