CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 510 W 22nd Ave in Bellevue, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Bellevue Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to student success, Central Elementary offers a standard curriculum enriched by various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that foundational skills are well-developed in the early years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bellevue community, benefiting from a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and local residents. By emphasizing a positive school culture, Central Elementary aims to create a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to become life-long learners. With a focus on both traditional academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for a successful transition to the district’s middle and high school levels.

187

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	49
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	28

White
98 (52.4%)
Hispanic
49 (26.2%)
Two or More
28 (15.0%)
Black
11 (5.9%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)293-4685
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 27