Bell Field Elementary School

Summary:

Bell Field Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fremont, Nebraska, serving 307 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Fremont Public Schools district, which is ranked 206 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bell Field Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 39% of 3rd graders and 42% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 26% of 3rd graders and 41% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.12% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Racially, the student population is more diverse than surrounding schools, with 22.15% Hispanic and 9.81% other minority students. Overall, Bell Field Elementary ranks in the bottom 10% of Nebraska elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools like Clarmar Elementary, which is less than a mile away, Bell Field Elementary performs worse academically and has a higher percentage of students from low-income families. These challenges suggest that the school may be struggling to effectively support its students' learning needs. However, by closely examining the factors contributing to the school's underperformance and implementing targeted interventions, there may be opportunities for improvement to better serve the students of Bell Field Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1240 E 11th Street
Fremont, NE 68025-4321

(402) 727-3178

District: Fremont Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
416^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,579

Students who attend Bell Field Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fremont Middle School
	Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
High:	Fremont Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bell Field Elementary School ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Fremont Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (22.1%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Field Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 2^nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Fremont Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Bell Field Elementary School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell Field Elementary School is $14,579, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Fremont Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bell Field Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bell Field Elementary School 416^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Bell Field Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fremont Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont Public Schools 206^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bell Field Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bell Field Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	38.05	308^th	418	26.3%
2007	41.21	306^th	430	28.8%
2008	59.91	217^th	478	54.6%
2009	52.53	284^th	471	39.7%
2010	60.20	196^th	502	61.0%
2011	35.61	341^st	473	27.9%
2012	46.63	283^rd	480	41.0%
2013	38.76	330^th	485	32.0%
2014	29.34	386^th	483	20.1%
2015	15.90	446^th	488	8.6%
2016	17.10	426^th	480	11.3%
2017	23.77	388^th	459	15.5%
2018	11.67	409^th	450	9.1%
2019	15.24	402^nd	452	11.1%
2021	13.07	397^th	442	10.2%
2022	13.47	406^th	457	11.2%
2023	13.31	416^th	459	9.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell Field Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	15.38	259^th	281	7.8%
2019	22.92	254^th	298	14.8%
2021	20.41	228^th	264	13.6%
2022	23.59	213^th	259	17.8%
2023	19.70	278^th	312	10.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Bell Field Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	12.69	311^th	341	8.8%
2019	19.49	299^th	349	14.3%
2021	15.52	286^th	318	10.1%
2022	15.47	297^th	337	11.9%
2023	15.77	307^th	349	12.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bell Field Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	8.25	333^rd	347	4.0%
2019	9.04	344^th	367	6.3%
2023	13.51	333^rd	366	9.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bell Field Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	3.53	390^th	391	0.3%
2019	6.12	386^th	391	1.3%
2021	4.83	366^th	368	0.5%
2022	5.35	386^th	388	0.5%
2023	6.49	379^th	385	1.6%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bell Field Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	378	11	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	408
2003	378	11	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	408
2004	354	12	1	14	2	n/a	n/a	383
2005	355	11	2	16	3	n/a	n/a	387
2006	338	8	4	21	3	n/a	n/a	374
2007	343	4	5	17	1	n/a	n/a	370
2008	348	2	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	372
2009	332	3	4	26	2	n/a	n/a	367
2010	332	2	3	28	3	n/a	n/a	368
2011	325	6	2	25	2	2	0	362
2012	319	7	1	36	1	1	5	370
2013	273	6	1	29	2	2	6	319
2014	274	9	1	30	4	2	5	325
2015	280	15	1	34	3	3	4	340
2016	264	9	2	36	1	2	3	317
2017	248	4	3	39	1	0	6	301
2018	261	4	2	36	0	1	5	309
2019	242	1	3	42	3	2	12	305
2020	238	1	3	45	3	1	11	302
2021	215	3	2	54	3	1	12	290
2022	224	3	2	64	2	1	10	306
2023	210	3	2	68	2	2	20	307

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 Bell Field Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	408	23.8	17.1	29.9
2003	408	23.8	17.1	29.9
2004	383	22.8	16.8	30.3
2005	387	22.8	17.0	32.3
2006	374	24.2	15.5	37.4
2007	370	23.7	15.6	36.8
2008	372	24.1	15.4	36
2009	367	23.6	15.6	40.6
2010	368	22.6	16.2	45.9
2011	362	22.9	15.8	50
2012	370	23.9	15.4	55.1
2013	319	20.8	15.3	62.1
2014	325	20.1	16.1	59.7
2015	340	21.0	16.1	63.8
2016	317	21.0	15.0	58.7
2017	301	20.5	14.6	62.8
2018	309	19.4	15.9	64.1
2019	305	20.5	14.8	68.9
2020	302	19.6	15.3	64.2
2021	290	21.1	13.7	69.3
2022	306	22.4	13.6	64.4
2023	307	21.4	14.3	66.1

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 Bell Field Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	408	23.8	17.1	29.9
2003	408	23.8	17.1	29.9
2004	383	22.8	16.8	30.3
2005	387	22.8	17.0	32.3
2006	374	24.2	15.5	37.4
2007	370	23.7	15.6	36.8
2008	372	24.1	15.4	36
2009	367	23.6	15.6	40.6
2010	368	22.6	16.2	45.9
2011	362	22.9	15.8	50
2012	370	23.9	15.4	55.1
2013	319	20.8	15.3	62.1
2014	325	20.1	16.1	59.7
2015	340	21.0	16.1	63.8
2016	317	21.0	15.0	58.7
2017	301	20.5	14.6	62.8
2018	309	19.4	15.9	64.1
2019	305	20.5	14.8	68.9
2020	302	19.6	15.3	64.2
2021	290	21.1	13.7	69.3
2022	306	22.4	13.6	64.4
2023	307	21.4	14.3	66.1

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 Bell Field Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,487 (11.9%)	$10,400 (82.9%)	$12,548
2020	$1,489 (11.6%)	$10,647 (83.3%)	$12,789
2021	$2,475 (17.2%)	$10,733 (74.5%)	$14,416
2022	$1,501 (10.8%)	$11,849 (84.9%)	$13,957
2023	$1,947 (13.4%)	$12,052 (82.7%)	$14,579

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell Field Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 402^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 416^th of 459 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bell Field Elementary School)	39	39
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fremont Public Schools)	31	41	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bell Field Elementary School)	42	26	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fremont Public Schools)	35	32	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Field Elementary School)	32	42	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont Public Schools)	27	35	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bell Field Elementary School)	31	41	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fremont Public Schools)	32	35	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	305	307	0.7%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	42	68	61.9%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	242	210	13.2%
Two or More Races	12	20	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.9%	66.1%	2.7%

Schools Near Bell Field Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bell Field Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1240 E 11th Street	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3178	307	21	14.3	66.1%	210 (68.4%)	3 (1.0%)	68 (22.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (6.5%)	13.3	416^th of 459 public elementary schools	9.4%		13.5	406^th of 457 public elementary schools	11.2%	10	39.0	42.0			26.0	41.0				$14,579	$1,947	$12,052
Clarmar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1865 E 19th St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3175	259	16	16.5	39.4%	212 (81.9%)	4 (1.5%)	40 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	28.2	361^st of 459 public elementary schools	21.4%		32.9	324^th of 457 public elementary schools	29.1%	37	42.0	50.0			40.0	57.0				$14,068	$1,704	$11,746
Grant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	226 N Grant St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3171	142	11	13.0	69.0%	104 (73.2%)	2 (1.4%)	34 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	40.6	297^th of 459 public elementary schools	35.3%					(n/a)	59.0				64.0	40.0				$18,781	$4,295	$13,569
Howard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	240 N Howard St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3169	348	24	14.5		193 (55.5%)	7 (2.0%)	139 (39.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	18.6	389^th of 459 public elementary schools	15.3%		17.2	389^th of 457 public elementary schools	14.9%		51.0	40.0			45.0	29.0				$13,336	$1,368	$11,496
Linden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	735 W Linden St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3150	355	22	16.1	79.2%	135 (38.0%)	1 (0.3%)	215 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	11.9	421^st of 459 public elementary schools	8.3%		20.3	377^th of 457 public elementary schools	17.5%	44	42.0	26.0			41.0	36.0				$12,846	$1,380	$10,893
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 S Broad St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3164	385	23	16.8	81.3%	73 (19.0%)	2 (0.5%)	306 (79.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5.6	435^th of 459 public elementary schools	5.2%		10.2	416^th of 457 public elementary schools	9.0%	19	34.0	28.0			15.0	34.0				$11,329	$1,318	$9,561
Milliken Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2950 Dale St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 727-3160	291	20	14.9	69.1%	135 (46.4%)	1 (0.3%)	149 (51.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	2.9	450^th of 459 public elementary schools	2.0%		5.2	439^th of 457 public elementary schools	3.9%	11	33.0	26.0			20.0	13.0				$14,803	$1,350	$12,787
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	705 N 9th	Arlington	68002	Washington County	Arlington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 478-4121	345	31	11.3	22.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.8	61^st of 459 public elementary schools	86.7%		83.4	56^th of 457 public elementary schools	87.7%	5	84.0	81.0	70.0	61.0	84.0	85.0	74.0	90.0	85.0	$16,632	$915	$13,185
Cedar Bluffs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 E Main St	Cedar Bluffs	68015	Saunders County	Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 628-2060	298	21	13.9	44.6%	273 (91.6%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	51.7	227^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.5%		40.9	288^th of 457 public elementary schools	37.0%	61	70.0	36.0	68.0	25.0	68.0	58.0	78.0	53.0	90.0	$17,776	$1,065	$14,490
Douglas County West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S Center St	Valley	68064	Douglas County	Douglas County West Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 359-2151	513	37	13.9	30.2%	441 (86.0%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	61.6	180^th of 459 public elementary schools	60.8%		56.6	197^th of 457 public elementary schools	56.9%	17	62.0	65.0	52.0		61.0	72.0	70.0		88.0	$15,254	$934	$14,039

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell Field Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bell Field Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bell Field Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fremont Middle School
Middle : Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
High : Fremont Senior High School

How many students attend Bell Field Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Bell Field Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bell Field Elementary School?

Students at Bell Field Elementary School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Bell Field Elementary School a good school?

Bell Field Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Nebraska elementary schools.

What district is Bell Field Elementary School in?

Fremont Public Schools

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