Betz Elementary School Overview &amp; Key Information (2026 List)

About BETZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

In Bellevue, Nebraska, Betz Elementary School is a public school that teaches kids from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 6. There are about 250 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 12 students. This means that there are fewer students in each class, which allows for more individualized teaching. Betz Elementary uses the same curriculum as other public schools. It has programs like Gifted & Talented as well as regular academic classes to meet the needs of all students. There are students from Hispanic, multiracial, Black, and other ethnic backgrounds at the school. About 42% of the students are from these groups. About 45–49% of students are good at math, and about 35–39% are good at reading and language arts. These numbers are a little lower than the average for the state. The amount of money spent on each student is fair and in line with the district's funding levels. This helps with both running the school and teaching. Betz Elementary School is a good place to learn because it has a lot of different cultures, small class sizes, and special programs. The school is a good choice for families in Bellevue who want their kids to go to public elementary school, even though there is still room for improvement in academics.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%

Reading 37%

State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 37% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

250

Total Students

$47698

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 58%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic 20.4%

Black 8.8%

Two+ Races 11.2%

Native Am. 1.2%

White

58%

Asian

0.4%

Hispanic

20.4%

Black

8.8%

Two+ Races

11.2%

Native Am.

1.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 250

43.2%

108 Female

56.8%

142 Male

Student Population

250 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

250 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

BETZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

605 W 27TH AVE, BELLEVUE, NE, 68005

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Phone

(402) 293-4585

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Website

bellevuepublicschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Bellevue, Nebraska, Betz Elementary School recently got a $2,500 grant to help ESL students with translation tools and resources.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of events does Betz Elementary School plan for families to get involved in during the school year?

Ans. Family nights, events that focus on reading or math, and seasonal school community activities that get parents involved are all things that Betz Elementary School usually does.

Q2: Does Betz Elementary School offer care before or after school?

Ans. The school might work with local programs or childcare providers that the district has approved to provide care before and after school. Families can call the main office to find out what is available right now.

Q3. What kinds of ways do Betz Elementary School students get around?

Ans. Students usually have access to district-run buses that follow set routes and are only open to certain groups. There are also ways for parents and walkers to drop off their kids.

Q4. How does Betz Elementary School help kids who are new to the school or moving from another district?

Ans. The school helps new students get used to school and make friends by giving them help with orientation, teachers-led onboarding, and access to counselors.

Q5. Are there any clubs or activities at Betz Elementary that kids can do after school?

Ans. Students can join clubs that help them learn more, like art, STEM, reading, or student leadership. However, the clubs change from year to year and depend on how many staff members are available and how many students want to join.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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