Enrollment
1,529
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellevue, NE
Bellevue West Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue West Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310381001502
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue West Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #19 of 29
- public schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue West Sr High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue West Sr High School ranks #19 of 29 public schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310381001502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellevue West Sr High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellevue West Sr High School
Bellevue West Sr High School is a large high school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 1,529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,529 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 (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bellevue Public Schools spends $13,274 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 students) and Wake Robin Elementary School (543 students) alongside Bellevue West 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 West Sr High School compares
Bellevue West 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,529
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Bellevue West Sr High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Bellevue West 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 West Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue East Sr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wake Robin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Fontenelle Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue West Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~1,529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellevue West Sr High School
How many students attend Bellevue West Sr High School?
Bellevue West Sr High School has 1,529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellevue, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue West Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue West Sr High School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellevue West Sr High School?
23.8% of students at Bellevue West 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 West Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue West Sr High School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue West Sr High School?
Bellevue West Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 West Sr High School rank among public schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue West Sr High School ranks #19 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 West Sr High School a good school?
Bellevue West Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. 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 West Sr High School, Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 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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