Bell Fork Elementary

bellfork.nc.oce.schoolinsites.com/

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

553

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Fork Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	136
Black	218
Asian	5
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	1

Black
218 (39.4 %)
Hispanic
136 (24.6 %)
White
126 (22.8 %)
Two or More
67 (12.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)347-4459
Website:	http://bellfork.nc.oce.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 96

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 84