Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellevue, Nebraska, serving 179 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Bellevue Public Schools district, which is ranked 141 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School stands out from nearby schools like Fort Crook Elementary School, Avery Elementary School, and Betz Elementary School in several ways. The school has a higher percentage of white students (67.04%) compared to the more diverse student populations at surrounding schools. Central Elementary also has mixed performance on standardized tests, with some grade levels and subjects performing better than the district and state averages, while others significantly underperform. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.09% to 57.86% over the past three years.

Interestingly, Central Elementary School has the highest spending per student among the nearby schools, at $16,017 per student in 2022-2023. This is significantly higher than the other schools, which range from $13,577 to $18,657 per student. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, dropping from 112 out of 442 Nebraska elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 288 out of 459 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state, despite its higher spending per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 510 W 22nd Ave
       Bellevue, NE  68005-5065


(402) 293-4685

District: Bellevue Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,017 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 62.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 9th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.2. 7 elementary schools in the Bellevue Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $16,017, which is the 3rd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Bellevue Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 288th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Bellevue Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.86 356th 418 14.8%
2007 30.04 360th 430 16.3%
2008 48.57 336th 478 29.7%
2009 70.01 74th 471 84.3%
2010 48.61 303rd 502 39.6%
2011 32.35 367th 473 22.4%
2012 40.49 326th 480 32.1%
2013 35.64 353rd 485 27.2%
2014 30.40 379th 483 21.5%
2015 34.71 361st 488 26.0%
2016 45.16 283rd 480 41.0%
2017 39.70 299th 459 34.9%
2018 56.12 194th 450 56.9%
2019 48.96 236th 452 47.8%
2021 68.30 112th 442 74.7%
2022 49.87 236th 457 48.4%
2023 41.59 288th 459 37.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.48 80th 259 69.1%
2023 51.67 159th 312 49.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.76 283rd 349 18.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.38 120th 356 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.71 222nd 391 43.2%
2019 33.66 278th 391 28.9%
2021 61.97 115th 368 68.8%
2022 56.28 156th 388 59.8%
2023 45.77 216th 385 43.9%
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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.

Central Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 154 29 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 154 26 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 184
1990 169 32 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1991 152 22 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 170 19 8 2 3 n/a n/a 0 202
1993 164 13 9 2 3 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 153 10 7 3 3 n/a n/a 0 176
1995 152 14 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 152 14 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 137 17 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 171
1998 139 21 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 145 26 9 3 1 n/a n/a 6 190
2000 134 24 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2001 111 16 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 149
2002 125 15 8 9 4 n/a n/a 0 161
2003 125 15 8 9 4 n/a n/a 0 161
2004 119 12 4 15 2 n/a n/a 0 152
2005 120 19 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2006 141 13 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2007 137 12 4 19 5 n/a n/a 0 177
2008 134 15 5 15 4 n/a n/a 0 173
2009 137 12 3 11 4 n/a n/a 0 167
2010 142 10 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2011 151 12 5 13 0 0 0 0 181
2012 152 7 5 7 0 0 0 0 171
2013 152 8 5 7 0 0 0 0 172
2014 132 13 5 17 2 0 1 0 170
2015 125 10 3 22 2 0 0 0 162
2016 131 11 3 19 1 0 6 0 171
2017 135 11 3 20 1 0 8 0 178
2018 114 8 2 24 1 0 13 0 162
2019 112 8 0 29 1 0 12 0 162
2020 117 7 0 27 1 0 11 0 163
2021 120 5 0 24 0 0 10 0 159
2022 122 3 0 34 0 0 13 0 172
2023 120 6 1 35 0 1 16 0 179

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 10.0 18.6 8.1
1989 184 10.0 18.4 9.2
1990 203 10.6 19.1 8.9
1991 190 10.5 18.0 8.9
1992 202 10.6 19.0 10.9
1993 191 10.3 18.5 11.5
1994 176 10.7 16.4 13.1
1995 181 10.3 17.6 21
1996 181 10.3 17.6 21
1997 171 10.4 16.4 18.7
1998 177 10.5 16.9 27.1
1999 190 10.3 18.4 39.7
2000 179 12.3 14.6 27.9
2001 149 10.7 13.9 39.6
2002 161 10.4 15.5 29.8
2003 161 10.4 15.5 29.8
2004 152 10.1 15.0 41.4
2005 163 11.4 14.3 36.2
2006 177 11.1 15.9 28.2
2007 177 13.0 13.6 39.5
2008 173 12.1 14.3 35.3
2009 167 12.1 13.8 43.1
2010 168 11.0 15.2 45.8
2011 181 11.0 16.3 49.7
2012 171 11.6 14.6 55
2013 172 11.7 14.6 57
2014 170 12.0 14.1 63.5
2015 162 12.0 13.5 56.8
2016 171 12.0 14.2 53.2
2017 178 12.3 14.4 49.4
2018 162 12.3 13.1 53.1
2019 162 11.8 13.6 52.5
2020 163 11.8 13.7 57.1
2021 159 11.5 13.8 57.9
2022 172 10.9 15.7 47.1
2023 179 11.7 15.2 55.3

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 10.0 18.6 8.1
1989 184 10.0 18.4 9.2
1990 203 10.6 19.1 8.9
1991 190 10.5 18.0 8.9
1992 202 10.6 19.0 10.9
1993 191 10.3 18.5 11.5
1994 176 10.7 16.4 13.1
1995 181 10.3 17.6 21
1996 181 10.3 17.6 21
1997 171 10.4 16.4 18.7
1998 177 10.5 16.9 27.1
1999 190 10.3 18.4 39.7
2000 179 12.3 14.6 27.9
2001 149 10.7 13.9 39.6
2002 161 10.4 15.5 29.8
2003 161 10.4 15.5 29.8
2004 152 10.1 15.0 41.4
2005 163 11.4 14.3 36.2
2006 177 11.1 15.9 28.2
2007 177 13.0 13.6 39.5
2008 173 12.1 14.3 35.3
2009 167 12.1 13.8 43.1
2010 168 11.0 15.2 45.8
2011 181 11.0 16.3 49.7
2012 171 11.6 14.6 55
2013 172 11.7 14.6 57
2014 170 12.0 14.1 63.5
2015 162 12.0 13.5 56.8
2016 171 12.0 14.2 53.2
2017 178 12.3 14.4 49.4
2018 162 12.3 13.1 53.1
2019 162 11.8 13.6 52.5
2020 163 11.8 13.7 57.1
2021 159 11.5 13.8 57.9
2022 172 10.9 15.7 47.1
2023 179 11.7 15.2 55.3

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 Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $438 (3.4%) $11,142 (87.4%) $12,753
2020 $892 (6.9%) $10,834 (84.2%) $12,867
2021 $1,185 (8.7%) $11,360 (83.0%) $13,690
2022 $1,515 (10.0%) $12,123 (80.3%) $15,094
2023 $1,230 (7.7%) $13,224 (82.6%) $16,017

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 288th of 459 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)5250
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Public Schools)5260
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)5261
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Public Schools)5058
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)6557
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Public Schools)5751
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)5565
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Public Schools)4656
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)6054
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Public Schools)4757
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)3533
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Public Schools)4865
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)7558
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Bellevue Public Schools)6578
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)5358
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Public Schools)5462
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)4267
 25%
   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 Students162179
 10.5%
African American86
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic2935
 20.7%
Pacific Islander01
White112120
 7.1%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%55.3%
 2.8%


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

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

Students at Central Elementary School are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Central Elementary School.

Central Elementary School ranks 288th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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