BELL FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bell Fork Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Onslow County Schools school district, located in Jacksonville, NC with about 652 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Bell Fork Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Fork Elementary School, located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School district. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and cultivating a sense of community, Bell Fork strives to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bell Fork Elementary integrates various resources to engage students and maintain communication with families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive, encouraging active participation from both parents and the local Jacksonville community to enhance the overall student experience. Through its mission to provide a safe and effective learning atmosphere, the school remains a key component of the local educational landscape in Onslow County.

For more information, contact Bell Fork Elementary at (910) 347-4459 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Bell Fork Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540-6309
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BELL FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jacksonville, NC with about 652 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
652
Teachers:
39
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 652 students

Black or African American
37.4%
White
30.8%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Two or more races
12.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.