BELLEFONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bellefonte El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bellefonte Area SD school district, located in Bellefonte, PA with about 371 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 32 teachers, Bellefonte El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Bellefonte Elementary School, located at 100 W Linn St in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bellefonte Area School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging students to engage positively with their peers and teachers.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic borough of Bellefonte, reflecting the community-oriented values of the surrounding area. Beyond its core curriculum, Bellefonte Elementary typically provides a variety of enrichment opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on creating a strong educational bedrock, the school prepares its students for a successful transition to the middle school level, maintaining a commitment to both academic excellence and the cultivation of responsible, well-rounded citizens.

For more information, contact Bellefonte El Sch at (814) 355-5519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.