BELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bells Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bells school district, located in Bells, TN with about 419 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, Bells Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Bells Elementary School, located in Bells, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Bells City School District. Situated at 4547 Highway 88 South, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and effective learning environment for its students. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining close ties to the local community.

The school’s website reflects a dedication to transparency and communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and policy information. As a small-town educational hub, Bells Elementary emphasizes a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student development. Through its structured curriculum and community-oriented approach, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the foundational tools necessary for long-term educational achievement.

For more information, contact Bells Elementary at (731) 663-2041 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4547 Highway 88 South
Bells, TN 38006
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BELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bells, TN with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bells
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
28
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 419 students

White
61.6%
Hispanic/Latino
20.3%
Black or African American
17.2%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

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.