Bellevue Elementary School

Summary:

Bellevue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Bellevue, Iowa, with a student population of 425. The school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Iowa elementary schools over the past several years.

Bellevue Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently scoring above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75.8% of 3rd graders, 83.3% of 4th graders, and 62.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 88.7% of 3rd graders, 88.3% of 4th graders, and 93.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school's strong academic performance is further reflected in its statewide ranking, which has consistently placed it in the top 25-30% of Iowa elementary schools, with a high ranking of 25 out of 567 schools in 2017-2018.

Bellevue Elementary School's success can also be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 15.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.5% to 20%) compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. When compared to nearby schools, Delwood Elementary School stands out as another high-performing institution, while Briggs Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School have significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 South 3rd Street
       Bellevue, IA  52031-1428


(563) 872-4001

District: Bellevue Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,332 Help


Students who attend Bellevue Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bellevue High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bellevue Elementary School ranks better than 76.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellevue Elementary School is $10,332.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bellevue Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bellevue Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue Community School District 212th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bellevue Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 74.84 99th 626 84.2%
2013 76.34 77th 624 87.7%
2014 70.95 148th 603 75.5%
2015 79.84 66th 616 89.3%
2016 72.50 142nd 599 76.3%
2017 80.54 60th 574 89.5%
2018 87.09 25th 567 95.6%
2019 69.24 176th 603 70.8%
2021 73.23 131st 567 76.9%
2022 76.89 106th 574 81.5%
2023 65.61 196th 565 65.3%
2024 72.49 131st 557 76.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bellevue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1989 277 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 298 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 301 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 309 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 323 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 296 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 265 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 265 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 270 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 268 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1999 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -20 278
2001 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 305 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 323 4 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 324 5 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 328 8 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 318 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 298 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 305 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 308
2011 304 2 2 8 1 0 0 0 317
2012 310 1 0 8 0 0 9 0 328
2013 307 2 0 6 0 0 7 0 322
2014 299 2 1 10 0 0 9 0 321
2015 307 1 0 3 0 0 8 0 319
2016 300 5 0 2 0 0 7 0 314
2017 320 4 0 2 0 0 7 0 333
2018 319 4 0 2 0 0 8 0 333
2019 348 4 1 3 0 0 8 0 364
2020 362 6 0 3 0 0 8 0 379
2021 364 6 0 2 0 0 11 0 383
2022 385 5 0 2 0 0 8 0 400
2023 408 5 0 2 0 0 10 0 425

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bellevue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 14.0 19.7 19.5
1989 278 14.0 19.8 16.2
1990 299 15.0 19.9 17.7
1991 303 14.0 21.6 17.8
1992 310 14.0 22.1 20.3
1993 325 14.0 23.2 17.2
1994 296 14.0 21.1 18.6
1995 265 15.0 17.7 20.8
1996 265 15.0 17.7 20.8
1997 270 14.0 19.3 21.5
1998 268 14.0 19.1 13.1
1999 279 16.5 16.9 25.4
2000 278 19.5 14.3 23.8
2001 279 17.5 15.9 24.7
2002 298 18.6 16.0 23.5
2003 298 18.6 16.0 23.5
2004 309 18.8 16.4 22.7
2005 335 21.1 15.9 20.6
2006 334 22.4 14.9 24.3
2007 343 22.4 15.3 19
2008 323 20.8 15.5 20.1
2009 302 20.4 14.8 22.8
2010 308 20.1 15.2 23.1
2011 317 19.0 16.6 25.6
2012 328 18.1 18.0 18
2013 322 18.5 17.3 23.6
2014 321 20.4 15.6 23.7
2015 319 21.0 15.1 23.8
2016 314 19.0 16.5 24.5
2017 333 19.4 17.1 20.1
2018 333 20.4 16.2 16.5
2019 364 19.9 18.2 18.1
2020 379 22.9 16.4 18.7
2021 383 23.9 15.9 19.3
2022 400 26.4 15.1 15.5
2023 425 27.3 15.5 20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bellevue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 14.0 19.7 19.5
1989 278 14.0 19.8 16.2
1990 299 15.0 19.9 17.7
1991 303 14.0 21.6 17.8
1992 310 14.0 22.1 20.3
1993 325 14.0 23.2 17.2
1994 296 14.0 21.1 18.6
1995 265 15.0 17.7 20.8
1996 265 15.0 17.7 20.8
1997 270 14.0 19.3 21.5
1998 268 14.0 19.1 13.1
1999 279 16.5 16.9 25.4
2000 278 19.5 14.3 23.8
2001 279 17.5 15.9 24.7
2002 298 18.6 16.0 23.5
2003 298 18.6 16.0 23.5
2004 309 18.8 16.4 22.7
2005 335 21.1 15.9 20.6
2006 334 22.4 14.9 24.3
2007 343 22.4 15.3 19
2008 323 20.8 15.5 20.1
2009 302 20.4 14.8 22.8
2010 308 20.1 15.2 23.1
2011 317 19.0 16.6 25.6
2012 328 18.1 18.0 18
2013 322 18.5 17.3 23.6
2014 321 20.4 15.6 23.7
2015 319 21.0 15.1 23.8
2016 314 19.0 16.5 24.5
2017 333 19.4 17.1 20.1
2018 333 20.4 16.2 16.5
2019 364 19.9 18.2 18.1
2020 379 22.9 16.4 18.7
2021 383 23.9 15.9 19.3
2022 400 26.4 15.1 15.5
2023 425 27.3 15.5 20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellevue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $680 (6.6%) $9,651 (93.4%) $10,332

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellevue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 196th of 565 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Elementary School)55.874.1
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Community School District)55.874.1
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Elementary School)72.184.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Community School District)72.184.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Elementary School)7872.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Community School District)7872.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Elementary School)90.290.9
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Community School District)90.290.9
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Elementary School)84.868.1
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Community School District)84.868.1
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Elementary School)89.183
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Community School District)89.183
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students364425
 16.8%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White348408
 17.2%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.1%20%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bellevue Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Bellevue Elementary School.

Bellevue Elementary School ranks 131st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bellevue Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Bellevue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bellevue High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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