Bell Elementary School

278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633

476 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Bell Elementary School, located at 278 Kenny Davis Blvd. in Monticello, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution within the Wayne County School District. As a dedicated elementary facility, the school focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is integrated into the local Monticello community, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development.

Beyond standard instruction, Bell Elementary is committed to nurturing the "whole child" by encouraging character development and civic responsibility. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students have the resources necessary to succeed in a safe and structured setting. By prioritizing early intervention and consistent academic engagement, Bell Elementary plays a central role in preparing the youth of Monticello for their future transition into middle and high school education.

476

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	44
Black	5
Two or More	12

White
415 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
44 (9.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne County
Phone:	(606)348-8150
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 226

Grade 2 250