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 181 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bell Field Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Nebraska elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 386-446 out of 450-488 schools. The school has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and district averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35% of 3rd and 4th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 58.91% and 58.98%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th-grade students were 39% and 37%, compared to the state averages of 60.65% and 59.96%.

The nearby schools within the Fremont Public Schools district, such as Milliken Park Elementary, Clarmar Elementary, Grant Elementary, Howard Elementary, and Linden Elementary, also perform poorly, with most ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Nebraska elementary schools. However, some nearby schools outside the Fremont district, such as Mead Elementary, Douglas County West Elementary, and Arlington Elementary, perform significantly better, with higher rankings, test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1240 E 11th Street
Fremont, NE 68025-4321

(402) 727-3178

District: Fremont Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 428 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: 13.9

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bell Field Elementary School ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Fremont Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.29. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Hispanic (25.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Field Elementary School is 13.9, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Fremont Public Schools District! (See more...)

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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 2024 Rankings:

Bell Field Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bell Field Elementary School 397^th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Bell Field Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fremont Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont Public Schools 181^st of 182 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%
2024	9.29	397^th	428	7.2%

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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%
2024	0.71	261^st	261	0.0%

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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
2024	179	4	1	67	2	1	11	265

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
2024	265	19.0	13.9	68.3

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 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
2024	265	19.0	13.9	68.3

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 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 (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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	265	19	13.9	68.3%	179 (67.5%)	4 (1.5%)	67 (25.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	9.3	397^th of 428 public elementary schools	7.2%		13.3	416^th of 459 public elementary schools	9.4%	19	$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	269	16	16.4	48.7%	209 (77.7%)	3 (1.1%)	49 (18.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	40.3	291^st of 428 public elementary schools	32.0%		28.2	361^st of 459 public elementary schools	21.4%	70	$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	152	11	14.2	77.6%	109 (71.7%)	2 (1.3%)	38 (25.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	41.1	287^th of 428 public elementary schools	32.9%		40.6	297^th of 459 public elementary schools	35.3%	10	$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	361	24	14.9	67.9%	175 (48.5%)	4 (1.1%)	172 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	12.5	388^th of 428 public elementary schools	9.3%		18.6	389^th of 459 public elementary schools	15.3%	1	$13,336	$1,368	$11,496
Sixpence Preschool	Public	PK	445 East 1st Street	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3021	27	0		55.6%	14 (51.9%)	1 (3.7%)	12 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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	369	22	16.8	84.0%	132 (35.8%)	4 (1.1%)	224 (60.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	13.9	385^th of 428 public elementary schools	10.0%		11.9	421^st of 459 public elementary schools	8.3%	36	$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	394	24	16.3	84.5%	72 (18.3%)	2 (0.5%)	317 (80.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3.8	421^st of 428 public elementary schools	1.6%		5.6	435^th of 459 public elementary schools	5.2%	14	$11,329	$1,318	$9,561
Davenport School	Public	PK	940 Michael St	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3173	60	1	51.2	50.0%	38 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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	292	19	14.9	74.7%	124 (42.5%)	1 (0.3%)	164 (56.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5.2	415^th of 428 public elementary schools	3.0%		2.9	450^th of 459 public elementary schools	2.0%	35	$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	368	31	11.6	24.2%	216 (58.7%)	2 (0.5%)	140 (38.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	83.2	50^th of 428 public elementary schools	88.3%		81.8	61^st of 459 public elementary schools	86.7%	11	$16,632	$915	$13,185

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell Field Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bell Field Elementary School?

Students at Bell Field Elementary School are 68% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Bell Field Elementary School a good school?

Bell Field Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Nebraska elementary schools.

How many students attend Bell Field Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended 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

What district is Bell Field Elementary School in?

Fremont Public Schools

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