Bellwood Elementary School

Bellwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellwood, NE, part of the DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 98.2th percentile among NE schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 68% proficiency in math and 55% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,958, where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 86 students, Bellwood Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, Bellwood Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Bellwood Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.