Bell Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026)

7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046

Top 20%

Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 479 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
: Top 20% in NE
: 74% (Top 30%)
: 64% (Top 20%)
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Bell Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Bell Elementary School
Pre-K	13
Kind	55
1	68
2	64
3	69
4	80
5	68
6	62

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Total Students

479 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School
2023	476
2022	487
2021	487
2020	525
2019	525
2018	542
2017	542
2016	554
2015	541
2014	509
2013	470
2012	395
2011	324

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School
2023	31
2022	31
2021	31
2020	30
2019	30
2018	34
2017	34
2016	35
2015	33
2014	30
2013	27
2012	24
2011	22

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Year Founded

2009

School Calendar

Average Class Size

20 students

School Rankings

Bell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Bell Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NE)

#161 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School
2023	#161
2022	#178
2021	#69
2019	#252
2018	#128
2017	#102
2016	#107
2015	#133
2014	#111
2013	#219
2012	#226

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74%

58%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	74%	58%	67%
2022	60%	46%	52%
2021	70%	46%	54%
2019	55%	52%	56%
2018	65%	51%	57%
2017	86%	69%	78%
2016	87%	72%	82%
2015	85%	72%	83%
2014	88%	71%	83%
2013	78%	69%	79%
2012	81%	67%	76%

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64%

47%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2022	64%	47%	58%
2021	68%	48%	58%
2019	68%	52%	60%
2018	71%	51%	57%
2017	73%	51%	62%
2016	94%	82%	90%
2015	94%	79%	89%
2014	90%	77%	88%
2013	89%	76%	87%
2012	84%	74%	84%
2011	87%	72%	80%

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80-84%

62%

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	15:1	12:1	15:1
2022	16:1	12:1	15:1
2021	16:1	12:1	15:1
2020	18:1	12:1	15:1
2019	18:1	12:1	15:1
2018	16:1	14:1	15:1
2017	16:1	12:1	15:1
2016	16:1	14:1	15:1
2015	16:1	14:1	15:1
2014	17:1	13:1	15:1
2013	18:1	13:1	16:1
2012	16:1	13:1	15:1
2011	15:1	13:1	15:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2013	1%	1%
2010	1%	2%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	3%	3%	3%
2022	3%	3%	3%
2021	3%	3%	3%
2020	2%	3%	3%
2019	2%	3%	3%
2015	1%	2%	2%
2014	1%	2%	3%
2013	1%	2%	3%
2012	1%	2%	3%
2011	3%	2%	3%
2010	3%	2%	3%

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Hispanic

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	8%	21%	13%
2022	8%	21%	12%
2021	9%	20%	12%
2020	7%	19%	10%
2019	7%	19%	10%
2018	5%	19%	9%
2017	5%	19%	9%
2016	4%	18%	8%
2015	5%	18%	8%
2014	4%	17%	7%
2013	4%	17%	6%
2012	5%	16%	6%
2011	6%	16%	6%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	2%	7%	5%
2022	2%	7%	5%
2021	2%	7%	5%
2020	2%	7%	5%
2019	2%	7%	5%
2018	2%	7%	5%
2017	2%	7%	5%
2016	3%	7%	5%
2015	3%	7%	5%
2014	3%	7%	5%
2013	3%	7%	5%
2012	4%	7%	4%
2011	3%	7%	5%

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White

79%

62%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	80%	63%	73%
2022	80%	64%	73%
2021	82%	65%	74%
2020	85%	66%	77%
2019	85%	66%	77%
2018	89%	66%	80%
2017	89%	66%	80%
2016	89%	68%	81%
2015	88%	68%	81%
2014	88%	69%	82%
2013	86%	70%	83%
2012	86%	70%	84%
2011	85%	71%	84%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	7%	5%	6%
2022	7%	4%	7%
2021	4%	4%	6%
2020	4%	4%	5%
2019	4%	4%	5%
2018	4%	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%	4%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%
2014	4%	3%	3%
2013	4%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.37

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	0.35	0.56	0.45
2022	0.35	0.54	0.44
2021	0.32	0.54	0.43
2020	0.27	0.53	0.39
2019	0.27	0.53	0.39
2018	0.21	0.53	0.36
2017	0.21	0.53	0.36
2016	0.21	0.50	0.34
2015	0.22	0.50	0.33
2014	0.22	0.49	0.32
2013	0.26	0.48	0.31
2012	0.26	0.48	0.29
2011	0.27	0.48	0.30

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

12%

38%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	10%	36%	21%
2022	7%	33%	17%
2021	9%	39%	20%
2020	8%	37%	18%
2019	8%	37%	18%
2018	8%	35%	17%
2017	8%	35%	17%
2016	7%	35%	18%
2015	4%	35%	15%
2014	5%	35%	16%
2013	8%	35%	16%
2012	10%	35%	16%
2011	9%	34%	15%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bell Elementary School	Nebraska	Papillion La Vista Community Schools
2023	2%	8%	6%
2022	3%	8%	5%
2021	1%	7%	5%
2020	4%	8%	6%
2019	4%	8%	6%
2018	2%	8%	5%
2017	2%	8%	5%
2016	3%	9%	5%
2015	1%	9%	4%
2014	3%	9%	6%
2013	3%	9%	5%
2012	5%	9%	6%
2011	6%	9%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Elementary School's ranking?

Bell Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.

What schools are Bell Elementary School often compared to?

Bell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Queen Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).

How many students attend Bell Elementary School?

479 students attend Bell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Bell Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell Elementary School?

Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Bell Elementary School offer ?

Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Bell Elementary School part of?

Bell Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools.

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