BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Bellevue Public Schools serves 9,502 students across 21 schools in Sarpy County, Nebraska, operating as a suburban district. The district has moderate enrollment size within the state context.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 55.2%, approximately 8 percentage points below the state average of 63.2%. Reading proficiency is 56.2%, slightly below the state average of 58.7%. The graduation rate of 91.1% is 1.8 percentage points lower than the state average of 92.9%. Chronic absenteeism affects 23.1% of students, a factor that may influence academic outcomes.

The student population reflects significant diversity and support needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 41.8% of enrollment, substantially above typical state levels. Students with disabilities represent 19.2% of the population, while 3.3% are English learners. Racially, the district is 58.5% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, and 1.5% Asian.

Per-pupil spending is notably lower than state averages at $13,392 compared to the state average of $19,522, a difference of approximately $6,100 per student annually. This 31% gap in funding relative to state averages may be relevant when considering district resource availability and academic performance patterns. The combination of higher-need student populations, below-average funding, and academic performance metrics below state standards suggests the district faces resource allocation challenges.