The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Bell Field Elementary School
Bell Field Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Fremont, Nebraska. As a regular public school within the Fremont Public Schools district, it provides the foundational years of elementary education for children in its attendance zone. The school is located on East 11th Street, on the eastern side of the city, a part of Fremont that is growing as a commuter community for Omaha.
The student body at Bell Field is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and small numbers of students identifying as multiracial, Black, Asian, or Native American. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a common measure of economic need and a key characteristic of the school's community. The school serves just over 250 students across its six grade levels, making it a smaller elementary school where most grades have a single section or two.
State testing data for Bell Field Elementary presents a challenging picture. In the most recent assessment year, proficiency rates in both English language arts and mathematics were very low for the third and fourth grade levels that were tested. Placing the school among others, its overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Dodge County. This is a significant concern for families considering the school. The multi-year trend data shows that in a prior year the school had a somewhat higher proficiency rate in English language arts, around three in ten students, and a higher one in math. The latest results represent a notable decline. A parent evaluating Bell Field would want to understand what specific academic supports are in place and how the school is addressing these results.
Fremont itself is a mixed-use city that serves as the county seat and the financial and social hub for the area. Its economy is anchored by major industrial employers, including a large Hormel Foods hog-processing plant and a Costco poultry complex. The city also hosts Midland University and a Metropolitan Community College campus. Eastern Fremont has been growing as a bedroom community for Omaha, which is about a thirty-five-minute drive to the southeast. Housing values in the Fremont area are modestly below the state average, and rental costs have seen a slight decline recently, which may affect family budgets. The city offers a historic downtown with antique stores and an opera house, as well as parks and a state recreation area.
The Fremont Public Schools district did not have any recent, publicly reported major changes or initiatives that would be directly relevant to a parent evaluating Bell Field. The district's overall condition appeared stable in the available information.
For a family considering Bell Field, the primary academic picture is one of low proficiency on state assessments, which should be a central topic of inquiry with the school. The school provides the early elementary grades in a relatively small, neighborhood setting, serving a student population with high economic need. The broader Fremont community offers a mix of industrial employment, a growing residential sector on the Omaha commuter side, and a range of civic amenities. The lack of published data on special education services, English learner supports, and discipline makes it difficult to fully assess those aspects of the school environment without direct contact with the school.
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