- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, NE
Leonard Lawrence Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Lawrence Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310381001878
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard Lawrence Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 24
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonard Lawrence Elem School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Lawrence Elem School ranks #4 of 24 schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310381001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Leonard Lawrence Elem School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 310381001878 · Bellevue, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 13.4:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students)
Leonard Lawrence Elem School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Leonard Lawrence Elem 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 334
Leonard Lawrence Elem School
334 students
What this shows Leonard Lawrence Elem School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard Lawrence Elem School compares
Leonard Lawrence Elem 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 15% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Leonard Lawrence Elem 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 Leonard Lawrence Elem 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wake Robin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Fontenelle Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard Lawrence Elem 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonard Lawrence Elem School
How many students attend Leonard Lawrence Elem School?
Leonard Lawrence Elem School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, NE. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Lawrence Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard Lawrence Elem School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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 Leonard Lawrence Elem School?
26.2% of students at Leonard Lawrence Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Lawrence Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Lawrence Elem School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Lawrence Elem School?
Leonard Lawrence Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Leonard Lawrence Elem School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Lawrence Elem School ranks #4 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 Leonard Lawrence Elem 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.