BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bell Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 958 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Bell Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
**Bell Elementary School**, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a Chicago Public School (CPS), it is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its status as a magnet cluster school. The school is particularly recognized for its specialized programming, which includes a comprehensive Fine Arts program and a strong emphasis on integrating technology and critical thinking into the daily curriculum.
The community surrounding Bell Elementary is noted for being highly engaged, with an active parent-teacher organization that supports various extracurricular activities and school initiatives. Because of its strong reputation for academic achievement and its commitment to fostering a well-rounded educational experience—balancing traditional academics with music, art, and performing arts—it remains a sought-after institution for families living within the Chicago area.
For more information, contact Bell Elem School at (773) 534-5150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago, IL 60618-4813
(773) 534-5150
BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago, IL with about 958 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Total Students:
- 958
- Teachers:
- 54.31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 958 students
- White
- 60.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.8%
- Asian
- 10.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.