Very Good
#236 of 967 schools in NE
Top 24% in state
Bel Air Elementary School
Elementary School · Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk, NE
A Norfolk Public Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 N 18TH ST PO BOX 139, Norfolk, NE 68702
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bel Air Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bel Air Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Little Panthers PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 1.0 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Catholic Elem.Private · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norfolk Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bel Air Elementary School is listed in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bel Air Elementary School
Bel Air Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norfolk, NE, part of Norfolk Public Schools, serving approximately 324 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bel Air Elementary School
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School serve?
Bel Air Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bel Air Elementary School rank in NE?
Bel Air Elementary School ranks #236 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Bel Air Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bel Air Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bel Air Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bel Air Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bel Air Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bel Air Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bel Air Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bel Air Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bel Air Elementary School?
28.7% of students at Bel Air Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (402) 644-2539
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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