Enrollment
360
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, NE
Birchcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Birchcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310381001505
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchcrest Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #13 of 24
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchcrest Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchcrest Elementary School ranks #13 of 24 schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310381001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birchcrest Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birchcrest Elementary School
Birchcrest Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 360 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 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 360 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% 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.
Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students) and Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 students) alongside Birchcrest Elementary 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 Birchcrest Elementary School compares
Birchcrest Elementary 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 | 44.6% | ▲ 44% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
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
25.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Birchcrest Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Birchcrest Elementary 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 Birchcrest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue West Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue East Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wake Robin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Fontenelle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchcrest Elementary 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
- 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
Similar other 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 (~360 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Birchcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Birchcrest Elementary School?
Birchcrest Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchcrest Elementary 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 Birchcrest Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Birchcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Birchcrest Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchcrest Elementary School?
Birchcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birchcrest Elementary School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchcrest Elementary School ranks #13 of 24 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 schools in Bellevue on the city page.
Is Birchcrest Elementary School a good school?
Birchcrest Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. 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 Birchcrest Elementary School, Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students), Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 students), and Wake Robin Elementary School (543 students). See the Bellevue Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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