L J BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

L J Bell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County Schools school district, located in Rockingham, NC with about 560 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 33 teachers, L J Bell 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.

L.J. Bell Elementary School, located on Hawthorne Avenue in Rockingham, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the primary grades.

Beyond standard academics, L.J. Bell Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Rockingham area. The school works to maintain a safe and inclusive campus culture where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborative projects. Through this holistic approach, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community as they continue their educational journey.

For more information, contact L J Bell Elementary at (910) 997-9834 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.