Bellevue Elementary School

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Bellevue Elementary School ranks 131 st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bellevue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Bellevue, Iowa, with a student population of 425. The school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Iowa elementary schools over the past several years.

Bellevue Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently scoring above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75.8% of 3rd graders, 83.3% of 4th graders, and 62.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 88.7% of 3rd graders, 88.3% of 4th graders, and 93.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school's strong academic performance is further reflected in its statewide ranking, which has consistently placed it in the top 25-30% of Iowa elementary schools, with a high ranking of 25 out of 567 schools in 2017-2018.

Bellevue Elementary School's success can also be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 15.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.5% to 20%) compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. When compared to nearby schools, Delwood Elementary School stands out as another high-performing institution, while Briggs Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School have significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

100 South 3rd Street
Bellevue, IA 52031-1428

(563) 872-4001

District: Bellevue Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,332

Students who attend Bellevue Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Bellevue High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bellevue Elementary School ranks better than 76.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bellevue Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Bellevue Elementary School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellevue Elementary School is $10,332.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bellevue Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bellevue Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue Community School District 212^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bellevue Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	74.84	99^th	626	84.2%
2013	76.34	77^th	624	87.7%
2014	70.95	148^th	603	75.5%
2015	79.84	66^th	616	89.3%
2016	72.50	142^nd	599	76.3%
2017	80.54	60^th	574	89.5%
2018	87.09	25^th	567	95.6%
2019	69.24	176^th	603	70.8%
2021	73.23	131^st	567	76.9%
2022	76.89	106^th	574	81.5%
2023	65.61	196^th	565	65.3%
2024	72.49	131^st	557	76.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bellevue Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	274	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1989	277	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1990	298	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1991	301	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1992	309	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1993	323	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1994	296	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1995	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1996	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1997	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1998	268	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1999	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2000	297	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-20	278
2001	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2002	297	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2003	297	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2004	305	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2005	323	4	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
2006	324	5	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
2007	328	8	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	343
2008	318	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	323
2009	298	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	302
2010	305	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	308
2011	304	2	2	8	1	0	0	0	317
2012	310	1	0	8	0	0	9	0	328
2013	307	2	0	6	0	0	7	0	322
2014	299	2	1	10	0	0	9	0	321
2015	307	1	0	3	0	0	8	0	319
2016	300	5	0	2	0	0	7	0	314
2017	320	4	0	2	0	0	7	0	333
2018	319	4	0	2	0	0	8	0	333
2019	348	4	1	3	0	0	8	0	364
2020	362	6	0	3	0	0	8	0	379
2021	364	6	0	2	0	0	11	0	383
2022	385	5	0	2	0	0	8	0	400
2023	408	5	0	2	0	0	10	0	425
2024	413	0	0	1	0	0	12	0	426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bellevue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	277	14.0	19.7	19.5
1989	278	14.0	19.8	16.2
1990	299	15.0	19.9	17.7
1991	303	14.0	21.6	17.8
1992	310	14.0	22.1	20.3
1993	325	14.0	23.2	17.2
1994	296	14.0	21.1	18.6
1995	265	15.0	17.7	20.8
1996	265	15.0	17.7	20.8
1997	270	14.0	19.3	21.5
1998	268	14.0	19.1	13.1
1999	279	16.5	16.9	25.4
2000	278	19.5	14.3	23.8
2001	279	17.5	15.9	24.7
2002	298	18.6	16.0	23.5
2003	298	18.6	16.0	23.5
2004	309	18.8	16.4	22.7
2005	335	21.1	15.9	20.6
2006	334	22.4	14.9	24.3
2007	343	22.4	15.3	19
2008	323	20.8	15.5	20.1
2009	302	20.4	14.8	22.8
2010	308	20.1	15.2	23.1
2011	317	19.0	16.6	25.6
2012	328	18.1	18.0	18
2013	322	18.5	17.3	23.6
2014	321	20.4	15.6	23.7
2015	319	21.0	15.1	23.8
2016	314	19.0	16.5	24.5
2017	333	19.4	17.1	20.1
2018	333	20.4	16.2	16.5
2019	364	19.9	18.2	18.1
2020	379	22.9	16.4	18.7
2021	383	23.9	15.9	19.3
2022	400	26.4	15.1	15.5
2023	425	27.3	15.5	20
2024	426	27.4	15.5	22.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bellevue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	277	14.0	19.7	19.5
1989	278	14.0	19.8	16.2
1990	299	15.0	19.9	17.7
1991	303	14.0	21.6	17.8
1992	310	14.0	22.1	20.3
1993	325	14.0	23.2	17.2
1994	296	14.0	21.1	18.6
1995	265	15.0	17.7	20.8
1996	265	15.0	17.7	20.8
1997	270	14.0	19.3	21.5
1998	268	14.0	19.1	13.1
1999	279	16.5	16.9	25.4
2000	278	19.5	14.3	23.8
2001	279	17.5	15.9	24.7
2002	298	18.6	16.0	23.5
2003	298	18.6	16.0	23.5
2004	309	18.8	16.4	22.7
2005	335	21.1	15.9	20.6
2006	334	22.4	14.9	24.3
2007	343	22.4	15.3	19
2008	323	20.8	15.5	20.1
2009	302	20.4	14.8	22.8
2010	308	20.1	15.2	23.1
2011	317	19.0	16.6	25.6
2012	328	18.1	18.0	18
2013	322	18.5	17.3	23.6
2014	321	20.4	15.6	23.7
2015	319	21.0	15.1	23.8
2016	314	19.0	16.5	24.5
2017	333	19.4	17.1	20.1
2018	333	20.4	16.2	16.5
2019	364	19.9	18.2	18.1
2020	379	22.9	16.4	18.7
2021	383	23.9	15.9	19.3
2022	400	26.4	15.1	15.5
2023	425	27.3	15.5	20
2024	426	27.4	15.5	22.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellevue Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$680 (6.6%)	$9,651 (93.4%)	$10,332

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellevue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 176^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 196^th of 565 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Elementary School)	55.8	74.1	18.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Community School District)	55.8	74.1	18.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Elementary School)	72.1	84.5	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Community School District)	72.1	84.5	12.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Elementary School)	78	72.7	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Community School District)	78	72.7	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Elementary School)	90.2	90.9	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Community School District)	90.2	90.9	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Elementary School)	84.8	68.1	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue Community School District)	84.8	68.1	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Elementary School)	89.1	83	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bellevue Community School District)	89.1	83	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	425	16.8%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	348	408	17.2%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.1%	20%	1.9%

Schools Near Bellevue Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bellevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 South 3rd Street	Bellevue	52031	Jackson County	Bellevue Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 872-4001	426	27	15.5	22.3%	413 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	72.5	131^st of 557 public elementary schools	76.5%		65.6	196^th of 565 public elementary schools	65.3%	65	75.8	83.3	62.1		88.7	88.3	93.1		62.1	$10,332	$680	$9,651
Andrew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 S Marion	Andrew	52030	Jackson County	Andrew Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 672-3221	147	15	9.9	26.5%	133 (90.5%)	5 (3.4%)	4 (2.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	61.3	236^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.6%		60	248^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.1%	12	70.6	65.2	72.7	73.3	88.2	78.3	72.7	86.7	68.2	$17,453	$1,257	$16,195
Easton Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	439 Wilson	Miles	52064	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 682-7131	286	24	12.0	42.0%	266 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	56.9	282^nd of 557 public elementary schools	49.4%		39.2	403^rd of 565 public elementary schools	28.7%	121	33.3	78.1	62.5	87.5	66.7	87.5	90.6	84.4	62.5	$14,767	$948	$13,818
Cardinal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1003 Pershing Road	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 652-5157	266	20	13.0	65.4%	216 (81.2%)	13 (4.9%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$15,143	$1,207	$13,936
Briggs Elementary School	Public	3-5	400 W Quarry St	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 652-4996	190	18	10.6	66.3%	147 (77.4%)	12 (6.3%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	13 (6.8%)	5.6	531^st of 557 public elementary schools	4.7%		19.2	486^th of 565 public elementary schools	14.0%	45	46.9	46.9	39.0		54.7	30.8	38.3		35.0	$14,383	$1,402	$12,981
Table Mound Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Tower Dr	Dubuque	52003	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4400	407	31	13.1	37.8%	366 (89.9%)	7 (1.7%)	12 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.2%)	39.7	387^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.5%		55	284^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.7%	103	47.7	61.8	76.6		64.6	68.4	76.6		63.8	$14,016	$743	$13,273
Delwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Delmar Ave	Delmar	52037	Clinton County	Delwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 674-4164	161	17	9.2	40.4%	150 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	80.6	69^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.6%		69.9	168^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.3%	99	88.9	88.9	78.6	75.0	94.4	100.0	92.9	80.0	71.4	$20,064	$603	$19,460

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellevue Elementary School

What district is Bellevue Elementary School in?

Bellevue Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Bellevue Elementary School?

Students at Bellevue Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bellevue Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended Bellevue Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bellevue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bellevue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bellevue High School

Is Bellevue Elementary School a good school?

Bellevue Elementary School ranks 131^st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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