Enrollment
78
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310000200975
Bellwood Elementary School — Bellwood, NE
Federal NCES profile for Bellwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 71/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 87
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: David City 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellwood Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bellwood Elementary School reports 78 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Nebraska average and 17% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 195 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding David City Public Schools spends $20,879 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.8% from local sources (property taxes), 16.0% from the state, and 6.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (B), calculated from 4 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 Bellwood Elementary 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 39% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 15% | — | — |
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
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 11% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$20,879
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 195 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 78 Top 15% in Nebraska — larger than 85% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 8.3:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.9% +39% vs state
NCES ID 310000200975
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 195:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David City Public Schools, which includes Bellwood Elementary School.
$20,879
Per student
+3%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.8%
State 16.0%
Federal 6.1%
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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bellwood Elementary School
How many students attend Bellwood Elementary School?
Bellwood Elementary School has 78 students enrolled. It is a other school in BELLWOOD, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellwood Elementary School is 8.3:1, which is 39% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellwood Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Bellwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellwood Elementary School is White at 78.2%. The school serves a student body in BELLWOOD, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellwood Elementary School?
Bellwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (B) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.