BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buncombe County Schools school district, located in Asheville, NC with about 290 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Bell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 on Maple Springs Road in Asheville, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its location in the Asheville community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares children for future success in a collaborative and inclusive setting.
The school’s mission is centered on high expectations and active community engagement. Teachers and staff at Bell Elementary focus on differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their students, utilizing the resources provided by the Buncombe County school system to integrate modern technology and effective pedagogical practices. Families interested in learning more about the school's specific programs, academic calendar, and enrollment details can visit their official website at [ccbes.buncombeschools.org](http://ccbes.buncombeschools.org/).
For more information, contact Bell Elementary at (828) 298-3789 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-3789
BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Asheville, NC with about 290 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buncombe County Schools
- Total Students:
- 290
- Teachers:
- 21.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 290 students
- White
- 69.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.