Belle Ryan Elementary School

Summary:

Belle Ryan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 305 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 182 districts in the state.

While Belle Ryan Elementary School consistently outperforms the Omaha Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects, it lags behind some nearby schools, such as Wilson Focus School and Seymour Elementary School, which are in the Ralston Public Schools district. Belle Ryan Elementary School has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years, ranking between 317-440 out of 428-488 Nebraska elementary schools.

One area of concern for Belle Ryan Elementary School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have consistently been significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.03% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2021-2022. Despite these challenges, Belle Ryan Elementary School spends $19,533 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools, but the impact of this spending on academic outcomes is not clear.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1807 S 60th St
       Omaha, NE  68117-2166


(531) 299-1080

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,533 Help


Students who attend Belle Ryan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Norris Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.8%
Hispanic:
32.6%
African American:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belle Ryan Elementary School ranks worse than 74.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 14th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.77. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Belle Ryan Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.8%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Ryan Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 11th best among 62 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Belle Ryan Elementary School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Ryan Elementary School is $19,533, which is the 17th highest among 62 elementary schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Belle Ryan Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 177th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Ryan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Belle Ryan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.59 404th 418 3.3%
2007 49.33 260th 430 39.5%
2008 31.59 425th 478 11.1%
2009 43.08 365th 471 22.5%
2010 34.90 405th 502 19.3%
2011 15.60 434th 473 8.2%
2012 17.44 436th 480 9.2%
2013 17.84 432nd 485 10.9%
2014 19.01 431st 483 10.8%
2015 17.22 440th 488 9.8%
2016 21.63 413th 480 14.0%
2017 19.35 401st 459 12.6%
2018 17.95 395th 450 12.2%
2019 18.78 390th 452 13.7%
2021 26.02 352nd 442 20.4%
2022 19.99 378th 457 17.3%
2023 24.51 371st 459 19.2%
2024 33.77 317th 428 25.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Ryan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 223rd 281 20.6%
2019 24.00 250th 298 16.1%
2022 34.76 184th 259 29.0%
2023 35.07 226th 312 27.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Belle Ryan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.67 302nd 341 11.4%
2019 19.49 298th 349 14.6%
2022 18.91 285th 337 15.4%
2023 16.90 304th 349 12.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Belle Ryan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 245th 347 29.4%
2019 43.92 214th 367 41.7%
2021 18.66 286th 328 12.8%
2022 31.98 247th 356 30.6%
2023 36.55 250th 366 31.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belle Ryan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.80 23rd 90 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Belle Ryan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.43 368th 385 4.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 4, 2017

Open Quote Love our daughters 1st grade teacher Ms. Huff. They have had to deal with a pretty run down school which couldn't have helped all their poor scores on here. Now, with the new school and new opportunity I look for good things for the school and my daughter! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Belle Ryan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 207 38 3 8 5 n/a n/a 0 261
1989 214 38 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 268
1990 221 34 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 228 40 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 279
1992 212 44 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 201 37 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 247
1994 169 32 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 211
1995 180 24 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 229
1996 180 24 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 229
1997 176 15 5 73 2 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 185 18 6 85 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 168 19 4 25 2 n/a n/a 35 253
2000 225 41 7 29 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2001 244 41 9 37 4 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 207 49 12 66 11 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 207 49 12 66 11 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 186 60 5 83 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 176 87 3 72 10 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 175 95 2 85 4 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 137 82 6 79 5 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 129 77 7 74 5 n/a n/a 0 292
2009 136 55 7 77 3 n/a n/a 0 278
2010 122 46 9 85 5 n/a n/a 0 267
2011 123 57 7 109 6 0 19 0 321
2012 119 49 20 102 1 0 18 0 309
2013 109 39 23 105 1 0 19 0 296
2014 124 59 27 105 0 0 19 0 334
2015 110 66 29 92 2 0 25 0 324
2016 109 71 35 105 1 0 13 0 334
2017 87 76 29 87 1 0 11 0 291
2018 91 50 24 73 1 0 15 0 254
2019 120 50 8 93 2 0 21 0 294
2020 120 52 15 102 2 0 28 0 319
2021 116 61 15 101 2 0 24 0 319
2022 114 58 16 94 3 0 21 0 306
2023 101 68 16 95 2 0 23 0 305
2024 103 53 14 94 2 0 22 0 288

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 Belle Ryan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 13.6 19.1 38.3
1989 268 15.3 17.5 33.2
1990 268 15.6 17.1 32.8
1991 279 15.4 18.1 34.1
1992 264 15.9 16.6 34.8
1993 247 15.7 15.7 36
1994 211 15.8 13.4 34.1
1995 229 16.5 13.9 32.3
1996 229 16.5 13.9 32.3
1997 271 16.3 16.6 33.9
1998 296 16.0 18.5 35.8
1999 253 16.2 15.6 54.6
2000 303 17.9 16.9 40.9
2001 335 19.7 17.0 42.1
2002 345 19.9 17.3 49.3
2003 345 19.9 17.3 49.3
2004 338 21.9 15.4 51.8
2005 348 20.1 17.3 55.2
2006 361 19.1 18.9 57.3
2007 309 21.7 14.2 68.9
2008 292 22.7 12.9 69.9
2009 278 21.2 13.1 62.9
2010 267 18.6 14.3 67
2011 321 19.7 16.2 74.5
2012 309 18.7 16.5 78.6
2013 296 18.2 16.2 78.4
2014 334 19.7 16.9 77.5
2015 324 20.0 16.2 77.2
2016 334 23.0 14.5 81.4
2017 291 22.7 12.8 75.9
2018 254 22.7 11.1 76
2019 294 23.7 12.3 63.9
2020 319 22.4 14.2 65.8
2021 319 23.6 13.4 72.1
2022 306 23.8 12.8 65
2023 305 22.1 13.8 n/a
2024 288 21.9 13.1 n/a

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 Belle Ryan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 261 13.6 19.1 38.3
1989 268 15.3 17.5 33.2
1990 268 15.6 17.1 32.8
1991 279 15.4 18.1 34.1
1992 264 15.9 16.6 34.8
1993 247 15.7 15.7 36
1994 211 15.8 13.4 34.1
1995 229 16.5 13.9 32.3
1996 229 16.5 13.9 32.3
1997 271 16.3 16.6 33.9
1998 296 16.0 18.5 35.8
1999 253 16.2 15.6 54.6
2000 303 17.9 16.9 40.9
2001 335 19.7 17.0 42.1
2002 345 19.9 17.3 49.3
2003 345 19.9 17.3 49.3
2004 338 21.9 15.4 51.8
2005 348 20.1 17.3 55.2
2006 361 19.1 18.9 57.3
2007 309 21.7 14.2 68.9
2008 292 22.7 12.9 69.9
2009 278 21.2 13.1 62.9
2010 267 18.6 14.3 67
2011 321 19.7 16.2 74.5
2012 309 18.7 16.5 78.6
2013 296 18.2 16.2 78.4
2014 334 19.7 16.9 77.5
2015 324 20.0 16.2 77.2
2016 334 23.0 14.5 81.4
2017 291 22.7 12.8 75.9
2018 254 22.7 11.1 76
2019 294 23.7 12.3 63.9
2020 319 22.4 14.2 65.8
2021 319 23.6 13.4 72.1
2022 306 23.8 12.8 65
2023 305 22.1 13.8 n/a
2024 288 21.9 13.1 n/a

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 Belle Ryan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $891 (6.4%) $12,721 (91.3%) $13,928
2020 $1,204 (8.6%) $12,666 (90.1%) $14,062
2021 $1,454 (8.6%) $14,164 (83.8%) $16,894
2022 $1,310 (7.7%) $13,875 (81.4%) $17,040
2023 $2,342 (12.0%) $15,295 (78.3%) $19,533

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Ryan 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 390th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 371st of 459 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belle Ryan Elementary School)4350
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3742
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belle Ryan Elementary School)3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Ryan Elementary School)4250
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3737
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belle Ryan Elementary School)2742
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Ryan Elementary School)2927
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3038
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belle Ryan Elementary School)3232
   5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3339
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Belle Ryan Elementary School)4162
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)4958
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Ryan Elementary School)5265
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Belle Ryan Elementary School)4050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3123
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students294305
 3.7%
African American5068
 36%
American Indian22
Asian816
 100%
Hispanic9395
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White120101
 15.8%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%


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Students who attend Belle Ryan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norris Middle School
High : Central High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Belle Ryan Elementary School.

Belle Ryan Elementary School ranks 317th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Belle Ryan Elementary School are 36% White, 33% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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