- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, NE
Golden Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527001474
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Hills Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 24
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 24 schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Golden Hills Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 317527001474 · Bellevue, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 10.1:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Golden Hills Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Golden Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista South Hs
2,038 students
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista Senior High
1,867 students
- La Vista Middl 719
La Vista Middle School
719 students
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- This school 253
Golden Hills Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Golden Hills Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Hills Elementary School compares
Golden Hills 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 23% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,422
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Golden Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Papillion La Vista Community Schools reports $12,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary School?
Golden Hills Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, NE. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 36% 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 Golden Hills Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Golden Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Hills Elementary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Hills Elementary School?
Golden Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Golden Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Hills Elementary School ranks #1 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 Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides Golden Hills Elementary School, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students), and La Vista Middle School (719 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.