Enrollment
1,529
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 310381001502
Bellevue West Sr High School — Bellevue, NE
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue West Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 38
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bellevue West Sr High School reports 1,529 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 100.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% below the Nebraska average and 54% below the national baseline. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 382 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bellevue Public Schools spends $14,102 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.0% from local sources (property taxes), 46.9% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bellevue West Sr High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 23% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,102
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,529 Top 98% in Nebraska — larger than 2% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 100.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.8% -23% vs state
NCES ID 310381001502
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 382:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 159
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Bellevue West Sr High School.
$14,102
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BELLEVUE, NE.
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 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.