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Bell Elementary School

7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Bell Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#161 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
74%
58%
64%
47%
80-84%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Elementary School's ranking?
Bell Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bell Elementary School often compared to?
Bell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Queen Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
479 students attend Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bell Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bell Elementary School offer ?
Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell Elementary School part of?
Bell Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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