Summary:
Bellevue, Idaho is served by a single public school—Bellevue Elementary School—which educates students in grades PK through 5 within the Blaine County District. Because there are no middle schools or high schools in the city, this elementary school serves as the foundational institution for the entire community, with 223 students enrolled. Bellevue Elementary is the only school in the city, so meaningful comparisons must be made against district and state averages rather than other local schools.
The school shows a mix of strengths and challenges. Its most recent state ranking improved significantly, climbing from 237th (30th percentile, 2 stars) in 2024–2025 to 165th (52nd percentile, 3 stars) in 2025–2026. That improvement aligns with standout 5th grade performance, where 60% of students were proficient in both Math and English Language Arts, exceeding district and state averages in both subjects. However, 4th grade Math proficiency was just 33.3%, well below the district's 40.0% and the state's 48.0%. The student–teacher ratio is a favorable 10.9 to 1, and nearly half of students (47.5%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a significant share of economically disadvantaged families.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern, with a 16.9% rate exceeding the district's 14.4% and the state's 13.8%. Given that attendance strongly correlates with learning, this is worth monitoring. The school's year-over-year scores show notable swings, which may reflect small cohort sizes and makes it important for parents to look at multiple years of data. Overall, Bellevue Elementary is a mid-performing school with genuine bright spots in 5th grade and a supportive student-teacher ratio, but it faces challenges in 4th grade math and attendance. Its recent ranking rebound is encouraging and suggests the school is on an upward trajectory.
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