BELL ELEMENTARY

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bell Elementary School, located at 7909 Reed Street in Papillion, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Papillion La Vista Community School District. Situated in a suburban area of the Omaha metropolitan region, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and academically focused environment. It typically serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade, emphasizing foundational learning, character development, and a strong sense of community engagement.

As part of a district that frequently ranks among the top in the state, Bell Elementary benefits from modern facilities, a structured curriculum, and a dedicated staff focused on student achievement. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Papillion community to ensure that students are provided with the resources and encouragement necessary for their social and intellectual growth.

488

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	41
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	32
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
382 (78.3%)
Hispanic
41 (8.4%)
Two or More
32 (6.6%)
Asian
14 (2.9%)
Black
12 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)898-0408
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 56

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BELL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BELL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	44.5%
Male	271	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)