- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Peter Sarpy Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 310381001513 · Bellevue, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 17.3:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students)
Peter Sarpy Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Peter Sarpy Elementary 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 466
Peter Sarpy Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Peter Sarpy Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter Sarpy Elementary School compares
Peter Sarpy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,985
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 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.
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
District finance for Bellevue Public Schools reports $13,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,420
- 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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.