Golden Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Golden Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellevue, Nebraska, serving 260 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district, which is ranked 77 out of 182 districts in the state.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, Golden Hills Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools over the past seven years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics 10-20 percentage points below the Papillion La Vista Community Schools and Nebraska averages. Compared to nearby schools like Bellevue Elementary and Anderson Grove Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 30-40% of Nebraska elementary schools, Golden Hills Elementary lags behind in academic performance.

The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40-54% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to its academic challenges. Additionally, Golden Hills Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.2% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Addressing these issues, as well as the uneven performance across different student subgroups, will be crucial for the school to improve academic outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2912 Coffey Ave
       Bellevue, NE  68123-1592


(402) 898-0459

District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,899 Help


Students who attend Golden Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Papillion Middle School
High:    Papillion La Vista South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  229

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
26.2%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Golden Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 14th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.93. (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 Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), Hispanic (26.2%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary School is 9.3, which is the lowest among 17 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Hills Elementary School is $17,899, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Hills Elementary School 294th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Golden Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Papillion La Vista Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Papillion La Vista Community Schools 77th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Golden Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Golden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.32 354th 418 15.3%
2007 44.36 290th 430 32.6%
2008 66.39 133rd 478 72.2%
2009 67.44 119th 471 74.7%
2010 56.47 233rd 502 53.6%
2011 57.94 195th 473 58.8%
2012 70.07 113th 480 76.5%
2013 72.75 92nd 485 81.0%
2014 64.78 147th 483 69.6%
2015 61.83 178th 488 63.5%
2016 53.64 229th 480 52.3%
2017 48.05 254th 459 44.7%
2018 41.70 282nd 450 37.3%
2019 41.92 285th 452 36.9%
2021 36.18 303rd 442 31.4%
2022 47.00 250th 457 45.3%
2023 36.72 322nd 459 29.8%
2024 39.93 294th 428 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.30 64th 281 77.2%
2019 67.84 78th 298 73.8%
2021 59.40 105th 264 60.2%
2022 61.68 97th 259 62.5%
2023 47.39 172nd 312 44.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Golden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.47 200th 341 41.3%
2019 24.69 287th 349 17.8%
2021 35.06 218th 318 31.4%
2022 29.30 249th 337 26.1%
2023 28.49 259th 349 25.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Golden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.15 227th 347 34.6%
2019 50.64 176th 367 52.0%
2021 41.01 211th 328 35.7%
2022 47.50 189th 356 46.9%
2023 53.87 165th 366 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at Golden Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.84 299th 391 23.5%
2019 34.04 277th 391 29.2%
2021 39.59 239th 368 35.1%
2022 41.17 232nd 388 40.2%
2023 26.22 306th 385 20.5%
2024 16.71 239th 261 8.4%
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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 Golden Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 31 19 10 3 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 312 35 25 5 3 n/a n/a 0 380
1990 301 36 28 15 3 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 299 35 20 13 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 284 43 22 17 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 255 35 13 20 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 264 45 11 13 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 271 33 7 10 6 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 271 33 7 10 6 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 286 37 10 10 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 268 39 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 278 35 12 6 3 n/a n/a 6 340
2000 301 37 15 9 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 282 33 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 241 35 15 12 4 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 241 35 15 12 4 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 249 29 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2005 229 34 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 207 31 21 16 3 n/a n/a 0 278
2007 200 37 16 18 3 n/a n/a 0 274
2008 205 44 14 18 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 215 39 10 20 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2010 199 43 9 27 5 n/a n/a 0 283
2011 201 27 6 30 2 0 16 0 282
2012 192 29 3 29 1 1 22 0 277
2013 197 37 3 23 4 0 15 0 279
2014 194 25 4 19 1 0 14 0 257
2015 185 29 9 16 4 0 21 0 264
2016 192 32 9 25 1 0 13 0 272
2017 190 28 9 37 0 0 12 0 276
2018 193 31 8 51 0 2 15 0 300
2019 195 27 8 51 0 2 21 0 304
2020 188 23 6 56 0 2 18 0 293
2021 162 23 5 57 0 1 17 0 265
2022 137 22 1 56 0 1 19 0 236
2023 140 30 1 64 1 1 23 0 260
2024 133 11 3 60 1 0 21 0 229

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 Golden Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 16.5 18.5 5.6
1989 380 17.5 21.7 5.8
1990 383 18.5 20.7 5.7
1991 369 18.5 19.9 6
1992 367 19.0 19.3 6.3
1993 324 19.0 17.1 8
1994 334 19.2 17.4 9
1995 327 19.2 17.0 14.4
1996 327 19.2 17.0 14.4
1997 345 20.7 16.7 10.1
1998 327 20.7 15.8 14.7
1999 340 22.1 15.4 23.7
2000 365 21.6 16.9 25.5
2001 336 21.6 15.6 19.9
2002 307 20.8 14.8 16.9
2003 307 20.8 14.8 16.9
2004 302 22.7 13.3 18.5
2005 294 20.7 14.2 21.4
2006 278 21.8 12.8 28.1
2007 274 21.3 12.9 32.5
2008 282 22.7 12.4 39.4
2009 286 23.8 12.0 37.8
2010 283 25.3 11.1 41.3
2011 282 23.7 11.8 37.6
2012 277 22.3 12.4 47.7
2013 279 20.9 13.3 47.3
2014 257 23.8 10.7 48.2
2015 264 25.0 10.5 34.5
2016 272 24.0 11.3 46.7
2017 276 24.6 11.1 46.4
2018 300 24.0 12.4 48
2019 304 26.1 11.6 46.1
2020 293 26.0 11.2 49.1
2021 265 24.8 10.6 44.9
2022 236 25.8 9.1 40.7
2023 260 25.0 10.3 54.2
2024 229 24.5 9.3 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 Golden Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 16.5 18.5 5.6
1989 380 17.5 21.7 5.8
1990 383 18.5 20.7 5.7
1991 369 18.5 19.9 6
1992 367 19.0 19.3 6.3
1993 324 19.0 17.1 8
1994 334 19.2 17.4 9
1995 327 19.2 17.0 14.4
1996 327 19.2 17.0 14.4
1997 345 20.7 16.7 10.1
1998 327 20.7 15.8 14.7
1999 340 22.1 15.4 23.7
2000 365 21.6 16.9 25.5
2001 336 21.6 15.6 19.9
2002 307 20.8 14.8 16.9
2003 307 20.8 14.8 16.9
2004 302 22.7 13.3 18.5
2005 294 20.7 14.2 21.4
2006 278 21.8 12.8 28.1
2007 274 21.3 12.9 32.5
2008 282 22.7 12.4 39.4
2009 286 23.8 12.0 37.8
2010 283 25.3 11.1 41.3
2011 282 23.7 11.8 37.6
2012 277 22.3 12.4 47.7
2013 279 20.9 13.3 47.3
2014 257 23.8 10.7 48.2
2015 264 25.0 10.5 34.5
2016 272 24.0 11.3 46.7
2017 276 24.6 11.1 46.4
2018 300 24.0 12.4 48
2019 304 26.1 11.6 46.1
2020 293 26.0 11.2 49.1
2021 265 24.8 10.6 44.9
2022 236 25.8 9.1 40.7
2023 260 25.0 10.3 54.2
2024 229 24.5 9.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,023 (7.4%) $12,021 (86.4%) $13,917
2020 $1,021 (6.9%) $12,916 (86.8%) $14,877
2021 $1,052 (6.6%) $13,978 (87.2%) $16,036
2022 $1,031 (5.9%) $15,235 (87.4%) $17,422
2023 $1,096 (6.1%) $15,079 (84.2%) $17,899

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Hills 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 285th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 322nd of 459 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Golden Hills Elementary School)6652
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6269
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Golden Hills Elementary School)5741
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5864
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Hills Elementary School)3749
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Golden Hills Elementary School)3746
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5062
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Hills Elementary School)4271
 29%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5166
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Golden Hills Elementary School)5055
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5670
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Golden Hills Elementary School)6361
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)7280
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Hills Elementary School)5257
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6071
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Golden Hills Elementary School)5558
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5672
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students304260
 14.5%
African American2730
 11.1%
American Indian01
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic5164
 25.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White195140
 28.2%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%54.2%
 8.2%


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Golden Hills Elementary School ranks 294th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 229 students attended Golden Hills Elementary School.

Students at Golden Hills Elementary School are 58% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Golden Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Papillion Middle School
High : Papillion La Vista South 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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