Enrollment
466
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, NE
Peter Sarpy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peter Sarpy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310381001513
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter Sarpy Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #22 of 24
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peter Sarpy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Sarpy Elementary School ranks #22 of 24 schools in Bellevue, NE.
School address
District: Bellevue Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310381001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peter Sarpy Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peter Sarpy Elementary School
Peter Sarpy Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Nebraska schools and 28% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.0% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Peter Sarpy 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 Peter Sarpy Elementary School compares
Peter Sarpy 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 16% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Peter Sarpy 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 Peter Sarpy 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 Peter Sarpy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue West Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellevue East Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wake Robin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan Fontenelle Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter Sarpy 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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peter Sarpy Elementary School
How many students attend Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Sarpy Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
26.0% of students at Peter Sarpy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peter Sarpy Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter Sarpy Elementary School?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Peter Sarpy Elementary School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Sarpy Elementary School ranks #22 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 Peter Sarpy Elementary School a good school?
Peter Sarpy Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Bellevue Public Schools?
Besides Peter Sarpy 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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