- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, NE
Fort Crook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Crook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310381001508
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Crook Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 24
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Crook Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Crook Elementary School ranks #2 of 24 schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310381001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Fort Crook Elementary School shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 310381001508 · Bellevue, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.8:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students)
Fort Crook Elementary School shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Fort Crook 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 269
Fort Crook Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Fort Crook Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Crook Elementary School compares
Fort Crook Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▲ 6% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Fort Crook 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 Fort Crook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue West Sr High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Crook 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Crook Elementary School
How many students attend Fort Crook Elementary School?
Fort Crook Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, NE. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Crook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Crook Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Crook Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Fort Crook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Crook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Crook Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Crook Elementary School?
Fort Crook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Fort Crook Elementary School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Crook Elementary School ranks #2 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 Fort Crook 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.