- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Birchcrest Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 310381001505 · Bellevue, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.8:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students)
Birchcrest Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Birchcrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellevue West
Bellevue West Sr High School
1,529 students
- Bellevue East
Bellevue East Sr High School
1,420 students
- Wake Robin Ele 543
Wake Robin Elementary School
543 students
- Fairview Eleme 486
Fairview Elementary School
486 students
- Logan Fontenel 480
Logan Fontenelle Middle School
480 students
- This school 360
Birchcrest Elementary School
360 students
What this shows Birchcrest Elementary School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchcrest Elementary School compares
Birchcrest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Bellevue Public Schools reports $13,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,420
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.