- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bel Air Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317443001305 · Norfolk, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 15.9:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students)
Bel Air Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Bel Air Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norfolk Senior
Norfolk Senior High School
1,359 students
- Norfolk Jr Hig
Norfolk Jr High School
631 students
- Norfolk Middle
Norfolk Middle School
628 students
- This school 333
Bel Air Elementary School
333 students
- Little Panther 319
Little Panthers Preschool
319 students
- Jefferson Elem 256
Jefferson Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Bel Air Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Air Elementary School compares
Bel Air Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Norfolk Public Schools reports $13,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.