Enrollment
1,420
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellevue, NE
Bellevue East Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue East Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310381001501
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue East Sr High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #23 of 29
- public schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue East Sr High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue East Sr High School ranks #23 of 29 public schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310381001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellevue East Sr High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellevue East Sr High School
Bellevue East Sr High School is a large high school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 1,420 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,420 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bellevue Public Schools spends $13,274 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 367 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,420 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students) and Wake Robin Elementary School (543 students) alongside Bellevue East Sr High 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 Bellevue East Sr High School compares
Bellevue East Sr High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▲ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,420 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,420
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,274
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Bellevue East Sr High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Bellevue East Sr High School.
$13,274
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Bellevue East Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue West Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wake Robin Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Fontenelle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue East Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high 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 (~1,420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellevue East Sr High School
How many students attend Bellevue East Sr High School?
Bellevue East Sr High School has 1,420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellevue, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue East Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue East Sr High School is 13.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellevue East Sr High School?
36.3% of students at Bellevue East Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue East Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue East Sr High School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue East Sr High School?
Bellevue East Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellevue East Sr High School rank among public schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue East Sr High School ranks #23 of 29 public schools in Bellevue, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bellevue on the city page.
Is Bellevue East Sr High School a good school?
Bellevue East Sr High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 Bellevue Public Schools?
Besides Bellevue East Sr High School, Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students), Wake Robin Elementary School (543 students), and Fairview Elementary School (486 students). See the Bellevue Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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