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Elementary· 14 schools in district

BELL FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1240 E 11TH STREET, FREMONT, NE 68025FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
307
Students
Total enrolled
$13,169
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 307 students in grades PK–04 in FREMONT, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,169 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BELL FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in FREMONT, Nebraska, serving grades PK–04 with 307 students. The district invests $13,169 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BELL FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

307
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution170 male · 137 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 203 students
Student Composition
68%
22%
Asian1%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black1%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317071001331

Academic Outcomes at BELL FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68025

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,169Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,169
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,795
Student Support$2,502
Administration$1,580
Operations$1,975
Other$1,317
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,169 spent per student, an estimated $5,834 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
53%
State government
35.4%
Local (property tax)
53.4%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMILLIKEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCH
+2 more
↓
Middle
FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOLJOHNSON CROSSING ACADEMIC CENTER (5-6)
↓
High School
FREMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLYOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyDodge County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)727-3178
NCES ID: 317071001331
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FREMONT seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
FREMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,633 students · 09–12
● 49 opp55% FRL
Mid
FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL
744 students · 07–08
● 49 opp66% FRL
Mid
JOHNSON CROSSING ACADEMIC CENTER (5-6)
658 students · 05–06
● 49 opp65% FRL
Elem
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
385 students · PK–04
● 49 opp81% FRL
Elem
LINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
355 students · PK–04
● 49 opp79% FRL
Elem
HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
348 students · PK–04
● 49 opp
Elem
MILLIKEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCH
291 students · PK–04
● 49 opp69% FRL
Elem
CLARMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
259 students · PK–04
● 49 opp39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1240 E 11TH STREET, FREMONT, NE 68025
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.