Bell Elementary

90 Maple Springs Road
Asheville, NC 28805

ccbes.buncombeschools.org/

218 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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/).

218

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	24
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
159 (72.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (11.0 %)
Two or More
19 (8.7 %)
Black
11 (5.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)298-3789
Website:	http://ccbes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 41