- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NE
Bell Field Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Field Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317071001331
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Field Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Field Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Field Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071001331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Bell Field Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 317071001331 · Fremont, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 13.4:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students)
Bell Field Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Bell Field Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fremont Senior
Fremont Senior High School
1,677 students
- Johnson Crossi
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
759 students
- Fremont Middle
Fremont Middle School
689 students
- Howard Element 421
Howard Elementary School
421 students
- Washington Ele 417
Washington Elementary School
417 students
- This school 282
Bell Field Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Bell Field Elementary School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Field Elementary School compares
Bell Field Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 83% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,811
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Bell Field Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Public Schools reports $12,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Field Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Field Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Field Elementary School
How many students attend Bell Field Elementary School?
Bell Field Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NE. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Field Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Field Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Field Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Bell Field Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Field Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bell Field Elementary School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Field Elementary School?
Bell Field Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Bell Field Elementary School rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Field Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Bell Field Elementary School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Fremont Middle School (689 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.