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.

3730 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60618-4813
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BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chicago, IL with about 958 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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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.