Peter Sarpy Elementary School
Bellevue, NE 68123
Phone: (402) 293-4795
District: Bellevue Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-6 • 466 students
Bellevue's Peter Sarpy Elementary School serves grades PK-6 in the Bellevue Public Schools district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
Peter Sarpy Elementary School is a public school located in Bellevue, NE. 466 students attend Peter Sarpy Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2023 Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System data from Nebraska Department of Education. |
| Academic Progress | 5/10 | The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2022 and 2023 Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System data from Nebraska Department of Education, and using 2022 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: January 20, 2026
Im very concerned for any parent who sends their child to this school .my childs friend was threatened last week by another student who wanted to kill the student on the school grounds .this student has history of violence at school .The principal did nothing about the issue leaving the student that was threatened and other students in harms way .im very disappointed.SAFTEY is concern for many of us parents .
Posted: January 20, 2026
Posted: May 31, 2023
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Posted: May 31, 2023
As a Kindergartener, my child thrived this school year. I was impressed at the wide variety of activities they were exposed to and that their struggles were addressed with kind willingness to work on transitions and tough emotions. In addition, multiple students were connected with resources such as extra time with counselors when struggling.
This particular school hosts a large amount of military families, and the children are constantly in transition. Peter Sarpy provided a stable environment and clearly cares about their student population. I also felt very comfortable expressing our needs and expectations - I truly felt that I was an active and welcomed part of my childs team.
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Posted: February 16, 2022
The overall experience is okay. So that means is good could be worst. First grade teachers are excellent. But you can tell the difference between first grade to second grade. Carrie Weimer second grade teacher, if she is assign to your child, move your child as soon as possible. She is the worst instructor you will meet at this school. She goes as far as calling your child one of those borderline students to your face. Very unprofessional.
The school is always clean and well conditioned for children to learn.
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Posted: September 13, 2019
Posted: September 13, 2019
No my child is getting behind in math and I tried to have a meeting but no one showed up.
Posted: September 13, 2019
The teachers do it too. Monkey see monkey do. Kids are bullied at this school and teachers encourage it.
Posted: September 13, 2019
I do not believe I will be keeping my child in a bellevue school. I will look into papillion. I'm ready to pull my chd that's how mad I am. The education from teachers are so horrible my child can not stand going to school. The kids bully and no one knows where bruises appear.
Posted: September 13, 2019
My child has been going here for 2 months now and no homework provided.
Posted: September 13, 2019
None once so ever, teachers do not care
Posted: September 9, 2019
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Posted: September 9, 2019
The worst place ever. My child absolutely hates it here
Posted: September 9, 2019
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Posted: February 12, 2019
Lack of compassion and respect. The lady at the front desk is rude. Teachers don't care if a child fails
Posted: February 12, 2019
The teachers and principals are on a power trip and have favorites
Posted: February 12, 2019
No help with my child's learning disability as a matter of fact they just don't care
Posted: February 12, 2019
My kids came home from school getting punched with bruses. Jessica l told me she's top busy to deal with the issie
Posted: February 12, 2019
The worst experience ever! I'm pulling my kids from peter sarpy
Posted: February 12, 2019
They never give out homework to the children.
Posted: February 12, 2019
My child reads on a first grade level that's in 4th grade. They do not help my child. Bullies are also a source of a problem
Posted: August 4, 2018
my children have enjoyed their first school experiences at this school. they look forward to going, enjoy their peers, and love all the employees they've interacted with from aides to janitors to nurse to educators.
Posted: August 4, 2018
Homework is givenwhen needed, but not always necessary. never too much and bought mandatory
Posted: August 4, 2018
all of the teachers work together as a team to best support the students in their classroom and beyond.
Posted: August 4, 2018
Dolphin pride is recognized and encouraged through monthly awards and daily notes.
Posted: August 4, 2018
Jeremy Weber is a fair and caring leader.
Posted: August 4, 2018
The IEP is honored and you truly feel heard and supported.
Posted: August 4, 2018
Posted: February 25, 2018
Excellent! We have had nothing but positive experiences and interactions with the teachers and staff
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Posted: December 4, 2016
It sucks
Because they are rude a lot also there is no talk in the hallway thing at the end of the day how stupid
Posted: March 21, 2015
My kids love this school! The staff is quick, professional, and will help in anyway possible. Every school as room to improve, yet this school is on their way.
Posted: October 12, 2014
My child attended the summer program and we made the decision to switch schools. We had very little communication with the teacher including when my son was kicked so hard in the face by another child that it left a bruise. My 5 year old was even released without me being there, (I was 3 minutes late as I was in a parent/teacher conference). Staff had no idea where he was as they were chatting with one another instead of making sure children were finding their parents. Thankfully a friend found my son wandering around and brought him to me. The principal assured me it wouldn't happen again, yet my child continued to be released without any supervision while the staff chatted away. Luckily I wasn't late again! The fact that there is no playground for some of the children is horrible.
Posted: August 19, 2014
We had 3 children at this school and had great teachers for the most part. The music teacher was very rude/not friendly. The office staff were absolutely HORRIBLE!! Unwelcoming, rude, mean to the kids, just had a very negative air about them. We were there before the new principal came and I have heard good things about him. The after school care was also horrible, the teacher actually physically abused my children and at least one other child (that I witnessed), the administration did not take it seriously and it happened repeatedly, until I withdrew my children.
Posted: August 16, 2014
It has the potential to be great because there are some really good and caring teachers but the administration needs a wake up call. I am glad we switched out of this school. I didn't not feel it was challenging for my child at all. The "re-teaching" policy is absurd and it does nothing to teach the kids responsibility, or accountability. The grading system of " S, S+ AD" did not clearly define if objectives were met and they use it all the way through 6th grade. The principal is very unprofessional and inexperienced when addressed about multiple things. There is no playground for children to play on above the 2nd grade level. The technology is lacking if the students even utilizes the computer lab for anything other than testing. Due to the multiple entry and exit points the kids use daily without adult supervision I often questioned the safety of their practice. The PTA is more concerned about fund-raising for books in the classrooms/library/staff appreciation more than anything else for the kids.
Posted: July 31, 2013
I have had 4 children attend this school and I have had no complaints. The teachers were wonderful and communicated very well. The front desk staff (mrs. Kula and mrs. Pam) were always helpful and very friendly. The last year my sons were there a new principle took over. All I can say is that he made sure to listen to my concerns and tried to help us. The only problem I have with Peter sarpy is that I could not take it with me when we moved to Las Vegas. The school system here truly makes me miss it.
Posted: May 26, 2013
Peter Sarpy Elementary has been a nurturing environment for both of my boys. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Swanson are caring teachers who bring out the best in their students and keep a close eye on all their students. Having two boys, they've had a few scuffles and between their teachers, the principal and the counselor, the scuffles have stopped. Both of my boys are above average students who are energetic and need to be kept busy. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Swanson are very good at engaging the minds of their students and keeping them busy and out of mischief. I am very pleased with Peter Sarpy, from the welcoming smiles of the front office staff to the teachers, counselors and principal. Peter Sarpy is a wonderful school and they really care about all their students.
Posted: January 18, 2013
The teachers do not really communicate with the parents of children that they feel are constant trouble makers. If there is a troubled child, there are programs set in place to help but with the removal of the child from the learning environment, therefore the child doesn't learn. Through meetings with staff regarding the issues with my child, he was included in on the meetings and then almost placed on a pedestal and badgered instead of asked, how he could help solve the problems that he was having. Then I was asked if he could be checked out by a doctor to be analyzed and placed on medication. WOW! I cannot wait to move away from here and have my children attend a school that cares about teaching the child ways to solve there problems vs. disguising the issue, just to move them on to the next grade. So far as the principle, everyone is a friend and there is no clear defined line/role.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Shadow Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Papillion | NE | 3.6 mi | |
| 2 | Cottonwood | Area of Town | Papillion | NE | 4 mi | |
| 3 | Papillion | Area of Town | Papillion | NE | 5.1 mi |
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| 1 | 72nd and Giles (Papillion) | La Vista | NE | 5.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Offutt AFB | 2.2 mi. |
