Needs Improvement
#884 of 967 schools in NE
Birchcrest Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellevue Public Schools · Bellevue, NE
A Bellevue Public Schools elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1212 FAIRFAX DR, Bellevue, NE 68005
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birchcrest Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birchcrest 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellevue), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,347
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Wake Robin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Belleaire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Esu 3 Head Start - BelleaireEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bellevue Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #20 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,985NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birchcrest Elementary School is listed in BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birchcrest Elementary School
Birchcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellevue, NE, part of Bellevue Public Schools, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birchcrest Elementary School
What grades does Birchcrest Elementary School serve?
Birchcrest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Birchcrest Elementary School?
Birchcrest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchcrest Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birchcrest Elementary School rank in NE?
Birchcrest Elementary School ranks #884 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Birchcrest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birchcrest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Birchcrest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birchcrest Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birchcrest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Birchcrest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birchcrest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Birchcrest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birchcrest Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Birchcrest 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (402) 293-4635
- Area population (ZIP 68005)
- 21,912
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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