Bel Air Elementary School

Summary:

Bel Air Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 337 students in grades PK-4 in Norfolk, Nebraska, which is part of the Norfolk Public Schools district. Bel Air stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the district and state in academic achievement.

Bel Air Elementary has maintained exceptional academic performance, with 84% of 3rd graders and 65% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70% and 57% for the district, and 63% and 55% for the state of Nebraska. In math, 84% of 3rd graders and 79% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. This consistent excellence has earned Bel Air a ranking among the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, reaching as high as 49th out of 459 schools in 2022-2023. In contrast, the other Norfolk Public Schools generally perform below Bel Air, with lower test scores and statewide rankings.

Factors that may contribute to Bel Air Elementary's success include its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.19%) compared to the other Norfolk schools, which range from 24.87% to 82.02%. Additionally, Bel Air has a higher percentage of white students (80.71%) than the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. While research has shown that racial diversity can have positive impacts on student outcomes, Bel Air's exceptional performance despite its less diverse student body is an interesting finding that warrants further investigation into the school's teaching practices, curriculum, and community engagement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1101 N 18th St
       Norfolk, NE  68701


(402) 644-2539

District: Norfolk Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,309 Help


Students who attend Bel Air Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Norfolk Junior High School
    Norfolk Middle School
High:    Norfolk Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bel Air Elementary School ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Bel Air Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norfolk Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary School is 15.4. 4 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bel Air Elementary School is $12,309. 5 elementary schools in the Norfolk Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bel Air Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bel Air Elementary School 49th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Bel Air Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Norfolk Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk Public Schools 132nd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bel Air Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bel Air Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.63 26th 418 93.8%
2007 65.48 154th 430 64.2%
2008 72.18 49th 478 89.7%
2009 60.56 196th 471 58.4%
2010 68.52 114th 502 77.3%
2011 74.64 99th 473 79.1%
2012 69.00 121st 480 74.8%
2013 72.04 99th 485 79.6%
2014 70.05 107th 483 77.8%
2015 82.57 50th 488 89.8%
2016 82.19 55th 480 88.5%
2017 71.72 123rd 459 73.2%
2018 82.46 53rd 450 88.2%
2019 73.63 100th 452 77.9%
2021 72.22 101st 442 77.1%
2022 80.35 68th 457 85.1%
2023 84.07 49th 459 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bel Air Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.91 64th 298 78.5%
2021 55.91 115th 264 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Bel Air Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.03 38th 341 88.9%
2019 80.48 53rd 349 84.8%
2021 71.56 76th 318 76.1%
2022 80.96 46th 337 86.4%
2023 88.27 25th 349 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bel Air Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.01 43rd 347 87.6%
2019 59.92 140th 367 61.9%
2021 64.28 100th 328 69.5%
2022 75.62 64th 356 82.0%
2023 79.06 66th 366 82.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bel Air Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.16 56th 391 85.7%
2019 65.81 111th 391 71.6%
2021 61.37 119th 368 67.7%
2022 80.59 43rd 388 88.9%
2023 83.01 41st 385 89.4%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bel Air Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1989 373 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 386 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 379 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1992 387 1 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 389 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 375 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 363 1 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 363 1 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 351 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 333 2 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 337 5 2 1 6 n/a n/a 1 352
2000 326 8 7 0 10 n/a n/a 0 351
2001 325 10 9 4 12 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 309 9 6 15 11 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 309 9 6 15 11 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 296 10 9 9 7 n/a n/a 0 331
2005 305 10 7 3 6 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 302 5 13 11 8 n/a n/a 0 339
2007 251 6 5 10 11 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 265 6 4 9 8 n/a n/a 0 292
2009 258 7 4 10 10 n/a n/a 0 289
2010 289 9 7 16 10 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 229 4 3 11 5 1 4 0 257
2012 222 6 7 8 3 1 3 0 250
2013 228 4 5 19 4 0 3 0 263
2014 217 3 3 18 5 0 5 0 251
2015 238 5 1 18 5 0 6 0 273
2016 265 5 3 17 3 0 6 0 299
2017 275 2 3 27 3 0 11 0 321
2018 301 2 6 22 1 0 16 0 348
2019 324 2 6 29 1 0 19 0 381
2020 289 3 4 30 3 0 17 0 346
2021 294 4 3 32 1 0 16 0 350
2022 276 2 3 41 1 0 16 0 339
2023 272 1 3 41 1 0 19 0 337

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 Bel Air Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 20.0 18.4 13.3
1989 379 21.6 17.5 11.9
1990 395 21.9 18.0 12.2
1991 386 21.7 17.7 11.9
1992 398 22.0 18.0 14.8
1993 400 21.3 18.8 16.5
1994 384 21.3 18.0 16.9
1995 377 19.1 19.7 2.9
1996 377 19.1 19.7 2.9
1997 361 19.0 19.0 0.8
1998 345 18.9 18.3 2.3
1999 352 18.0 19.6 4.6
2000 351 18.2 19.3 7.1
2001 360 18.8 19.1 6.7
2002 350 20.3 17.2 6.3
2003 350 20.3 17.2 6.3
2004 331 20.5 16.1 11.5
2005 331 20.5 16.1 15.1
2006 339 20.5 16.5 15.6
2007 283 17.6 16.1 20.8
2008 292 17.7 16.5 19.9
2009 289 17.4 16.6 18.7
2010 331 17.8 18.5 16.6
2011 257 15.5 16.5 13.2
2012 250 15.3 16.2 12.8
2013 263 14.8 17.6 19.8
2014 251 15.6 15.9 24.3
2015 273 17.0 16.0 20.9
2016 299 17.0 17.5 18.7
2017 321 18.4 17.4 24
2018 348 18.7 18.5 22.7
2019 381 17.8 21.2 25.5
2020 346 20.3 16.9 25.1
2021 350 19.6 17.8 29.1
2022 339 21.9 15.4 15
2023 337 21.8 15.4 28.2

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 Bel Air Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 20.0 18.4 13.3
1989 379 21.6 17.5 11.9
1990 395 21.9 18.0 12.2
1991 386 21.7 17.7 11.9
1992 398 22.0 18.0 14.8
1993 400 21.3 18.8 16.5
1994 384 21.3 18.0 16.9
1995 377 19.1 19.7 2.9
1996 377 19.1 19.7 2.9
1997 361 19.0 19.0 0.8
1998 345 18.9 18.3 2.3
1999 352 18.0 19.6 4.6
2000 351 18.2 19.3 7.1
2001 360 18.8 19.1 6.7
2002 350 20.3 17.2 6.3
2003 350 20.3 17.2 6.3
2004 331 20.5 16.1 11.5
2005 331 20.5 16.1 15.1
2006 339 20.5 16.5 15.6
2007 283 17.6 16.1 20.8
2008 292 17.7 16.5 19.9
2009 289 17.4 16.6 18.7
2010 331 17.8 18.5 16.6
2011 257 15.5 16.5 13.2
2012 250 15.3 16.2 12.8
2013 263 14.8 17.6 19.8
2014 251 15.6 15.9 24.3
2015 273 17.0 16.0 20.9
2016 299 17.0 17.5 18.7
2017 321 18.4 17.4 24
2018 348 18.7 18.5 22.7
2019 381 17.8 21.2 25.5
2020 346 20.3 16.9 25.1
2021 350 19.6 17.8 29.1
2022 339 21.9 15.4 15
2023 337 21.8 15.4 28.2

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 Bel Air Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $101 (1.1%) $8,495 (89.3%) $9,509
2020 $481 (4.6%) $8,950 (85.9%) $10,421
2021 $598 (5.7%) $8,882 (84.7%) $10,490
2022 $2,297 (16.9%) $10,170 (75.0%) $13,558
2023 $149 (1.2%) $10,849 (88.1%) $12,309

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bel Air 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 100th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 459 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bel Air Elementary School)7284
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norfolk Public Schools)6370
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bel Air Elementary School)6584
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk Public Schools)5259
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bel Air Elementary School)6865
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Norfolk Public Schools)6357
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bel Air Elementary School)6179
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk Public Schools)5658
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381337
 11.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian11
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic2941
 41.4%
Pacific Islander00
White324272
 16%
Two or More Races1919
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%28.2%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bel Air Elementary School

Bel Air Elementary School ranks 49th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bel Air Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Bel Air Elementary School.

Students who attend Bel Air Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norfolk Junior High School
Middle : Norfolk Middle School
High : Norfolk Senior 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 Nebraska Department of Education.

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