BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary School, located at 1101 N 18th St in Norfolk, Nebraska, is a key component of the Norfolk Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students in the early stages of their education. The campus is integrated into the Norfolk community, emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to foster student growth and prepare children for future academic success.

The school is committed to implementing comprehensive curriculum standards while providing various programs that support individual learning styles. In addition to core subjects, Bel Air Elementary emphasizes character development and inclusive practices, ensuring that students feel welcomed and encouraged. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational tools, the school strives to build a strong foundational base for its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond within the Norfolk educational system.

337

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	41
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
272 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
41 (12.2 %)
Two or More
19 (5.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)644-2539
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 61

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 79