Bertha Barber Elementary School

Summary:

Bertha Barber Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellevue, Nebraska, serving 164 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Bellevue Public Schools district, which is ranked 141 out of 212 districts in the state.

Bertha Barber has a higher percentage of White students (70.12%) compared to nearby schools, as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (13.41%) than the district average. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. However, the school's overall performance ranking has consistently placed it in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent high achievement across all student subgroups. While Bertha Barber spends more per student ($16,786) than the district average, its academic performance still lags behind some neighboring schools like Avery Elementary and Central Elementary, which are also part of the Bellevue Public Schools district.

The school's unique student demographics, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the surrounding area, as well as its varying success in supporting different student subgroups, suggest the need for a deeper analysis of Bertha Barber's instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to address the specific needs of its diverse student population and improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1402 Main St
       Bellevue, NE  68005-5812


(402) 293-4560

District: Bellevue Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,786 Help


Students who attend Bertha Barber Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bellevue Mission Middle School
High:    Bellevue East Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
13.4%
African American:
9.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


 See top rated Nebraska elementary schools

 Compare Bertha Barber Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Bertha Barber Elementary School ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 7th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.53. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Bertha Barber Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bellevue Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Hispanic (13.4%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bertha Barber Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 5th best among 15 elementary schools in the Bellevue Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Bertha Barber Elementary School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bertha Barber Elementary School is $16,786, which is the 2nd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Bellevue Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bertha Barber Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertha Barber Elementary School 263rd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Bertha Barber Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
White students:


Bellevue Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue Public Schools 141st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Bertha Barber Elementary School?

Rank History for Bertha Barber Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Bertha Barber Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.19 24th 418 94.3%
2007 12.64 411th 430 4.4%
2008 57.34 250th 478 47.7%
2009 44.35 354th 471 24.8%
2010 45.41 329th 502 34.5%
2011 34.89 349th 473 26.2%
2012 54.19 228th 480 52.5%
2013 47.99 280th 485 42.3%
2014 27.14 398th 483 17.6%
2015 25.59 398th 488 18.4%
2016 21.68 412th 480 14.2%
2017 13.85 417th 459 9.2%
2018 20.26 389th 450 13.6%
2019 24.63 369th 452 18.4%
2021 44.94 260th 442 41.2%
2022 43.71 269th 457 41.1%
2023 46.53 263rd 459 42.7%
See the entire list of Nebraska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bertha Barber Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.74 36th 312 88.5%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bertha Barber Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.76 192nd 349 45.0%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for White students at Bertha Barber Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.16 380th 391 2.8%
2019 12.74 374th 391 4.3%
2022 34.01 271st 388 30.2%
2023 23.52 320th 385 16.9%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bertha Barber Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)
50%

0%

0%

50%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Open Quote Our family has truly enjoyed this school. The teachers a friendly and the classes are small in size. I love how all the teachers know each student and great at communicating with the parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bertha Barber Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 10 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1989 209 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 199 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1991 219 6 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 222 6 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1993 189 9 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1994 167 13 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 164 18 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 198
1996 164 18 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 198
1997 199 18 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 239
1998 201 18 11 12 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 196 15 8 3 0 n/a n/a 3 225
2000 197 16 9 2 3 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 168 9 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 158 11 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 158 11 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 145 7 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2005 147 5 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2006 140 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2007 148 15 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2008 147 18 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2009 140 15 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 168
2010 142 20 10 12 4 n/a n/a 0 188
2011 145 20 5 17 5 0 0 0 192
2012 145 19 4 9 4 0 0 0 181
2013 130 15 4 16 0 0 4 0 169
2014 141 12 2 12 0 0 3 0 170
2015 134 16 3 15 0 0 5 0 173
2016 142 14 1 16 0 1 7 0 181
2017 140 12 0 18 1 0 7 0 178
2018 119 12 0 22 1 0 4 0 158
2019 115 18 0 21 0 0 7 0 161
2020 120 14 0 20 0 0 6 0 160
2021 116 12 0 29 0 0 8 0 165
2022 111 12 1 27 0 0 4 0 155
2023 115 16 0 22 0 0 11 0 164

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 Bertha Barber Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 11.7 20.1 8.1
1989 212 12.4 17.0 9
1990 212 12.4 17.0 9
1991 239 12.1 19.7 8.8
1992 241 12.1 19.9 10.8
1993 206 12.4 16.6 11.7
1994 188 11.6 16.2 12.8
1995 198 11.4 17.4 11.1
1996 198 11.4 17.4 11.1
1997 239 13.2 18.1 13
1998 244 16.7 14.6 16
1999 225 16.6 13.6 23.9
2000 227 16.4 13.8 23.8
2001 193 13.1 14.7 30.6
2002 180 12.1 14.9 17.8
2003 180 12.1 14.9 17.8
2004 162 13.3 12.2 18.5
2005 162 14.3 11.3 27.8
2006 155 14.1 11.0 29.7
2007 172 12.9 13.3 30.2
2008 173 12.9 13.4 32.4
2009 168 14.1 11.9 41.1
2010 188 13.6 13.7 50.5
2011 192 14.0 13.6 58.9
2012 181 13.4 13.4 52.5
2013 169 13.5 12.5 45
2014 170 13.5 12.5 57.6
2015 173 14.0 12.3 54.9
2016 181 15.0 12.0 47
2017 178 14.3 12.4 46.6
2018 158 13.8 11.4 52.5
2019 161 12.8 12.5 54.7
2020 160 12.8 12.4 60
2021 165 12.5 13.2 57.6
2022 155 12.0 12.8 41.9
2023 164 11.9 13.7 52.4

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 Bertha Barber Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 11.7 20.1 8.1
1989 212 12.4 17.0 9
1990 212 12.4 17.0 9
1991 239 12.1 19.7 8.8
1992 241 12.1 19.9 10.8
1993 206 12.4 16.6 11.7
1994 188 11.6 16.2 12.8
1995 198 11.4 17.4 11.1
1996 198 11.4 17.4 11.1
1997 239 13.2 18.1 13
1998 244 16.7 14.6 16
1999 225 16.6 13.6 23.9
2000 227 16.4 13.8 23.8
2001 193 13.1 14.7 30.6
2002 180 12.1 14.9 17.8
2003 180 12.1 14.9 17.8
2004 162 13.3 12.2 18.5
2005 162 14.3 11.3 27.8
2006 155 14.1 11.0 29.7
2007 172 12.9 13.3 30.2
2008 173 12.9 13.4 32.4
2009 168 14.1 11.9 41.1
2010 188 13.6 13.7 50.5
2011 192 14.0 13.6 58.9
2012 181 13.4 13.4 52.5
2013 169 13.5 12.5 45
2014 170 13.5 12.5 57.6
2015 173 14.0 12.3 54.9
2016 181 15.0 12.0 47
2017 178 14.3 12.4 46.6
2018 158 13.8 11.4 52.5
2019 161 12.8 12.5 54.7
2020 160 12.8 12.4 60
2021 165 12.5 13.2 57.6
2022 155 12.0 12.8 41.9
2023 164 11.9 13.7 52.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bertha Barber Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $880 (6.5%) $10,839 (80.5%) $13,469
2020 $628 (4.3%) $12,372 (83.7%) $14,773
2021 $1,191 (8.6%) $11,127 (80.0%) $13,909
2022 $1,484 (9.3%) $12,150 (76.3%) $15,925
2023 $1,483 (8.8%) $12,884 (76.8%) $16,786

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bertha Barber Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 369th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 263rd of 459 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bertha Barber Elementary School)4769
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Public Schools)5260
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bertha Barber Elementary School)5665
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Public Schools)5058
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bertha Barber Elementary School)4142
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Public Schools)5751
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bertha Barber Elementary School)3337
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Public Schools)4656
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade Science (Bertha Barber Elementary School)2978
 49%
   5th Grade Science (Bellevue Public Schools)6578
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bertha Barber Elementary School)4362
 19%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Public Schools)5462
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bertha Barber Elementary School)4348
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Public Schools)5961
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students161164
 1.9%
African American1816
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2122
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White115115
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%52.4%
 2.2%


Schools Near Bertha Barber Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Bertha Barber Elementary School

Bertha Barber Elementary School ranks 263rd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bertha Barber Elementary School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bertha Barber Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellevue Mission Middle School
High : Bellevue East Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Bertha Barber Elementary School.


Rate Bertha Barber Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Bertha Barber Elementary School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 169 milliseconds.