Enrollment
269
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Crook Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Crook Elementary School
Fort Crook Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 269 students.
At 12.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.9% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 269 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Fort Crook 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 Fort Crook Elementary School compares
Fort Crook 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,274
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Fort Crook 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 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
- 1,529
- 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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fort Crook Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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