BELL AVENUE SCHOOL

Bell Avenue School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the William Penn SD school district, located in Yeadon, PA with about 344 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 16 teachers, Bell Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the William Penn School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth and social development within a structured classroom environment. As part of a larger district, it benefits from shared resources and educational standards designed to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s location in Yeadon places it within a suburban community just outside of Philadelphia, often emphasizing a commitment to local engagement and student support services. Through its official website, the school and district communicate academic calendars, curriculum expectations, and community resources to parents and guardians. Overall, Bell Avenue School functions as a vital educational hub, working to foster a supportive learning atmosphere for its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Bell Avenue School at (610) 284-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Bell Ave
Yeadon, PA 19050-3896
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BELL AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yeadon, PA with about 344 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
William Penn SD
Total Students:
344
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
6th 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 344 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BELL AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
White
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.