LEONARD LAWRENCE ELEM SCHOOL

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Leonard Lawrence Elementary School is a public school located in Bellevue, Nebraska, serving students within the Bellevue Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academics while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves a diverse student population and emphasizes the importance of community involvement, often partnering with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school’s academic programs are designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern teaching strategies to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond the classroom, Leonard Lawrence Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building, extracurricular activities, and school spirit. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to create a positive foundation for lifelong learning, aiming to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

393

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEONARD LAWRENCE ELEM SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	61
Black	33
Asian	10
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

White
251 (63.9 %)
Hispanic
61 (15.5 %)
Two or More
36 (9.2 %)
Black
33 (8.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)293-4880
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 74