Enrollment
253
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Hills Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Hills Elementary School
Golden Hills Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 253 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 253 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Papillion La Vista Community Schools spends $11,412 per pupil, 35% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students) and Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students) alongside Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills Elementary School compares
Golden Hills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,412
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which includes Golden Hills Elementary School.
$11,412
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 32.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Golden Hills Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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