BENNY C. BILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Benny C. Bills Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Gallatin, TN with about 779 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, Benny C. Bills Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Benny C. Bills Elementary School, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood elementary school, it prioritizes fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and families to ensure that children have the resources they need to succeed in their formative years.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Benny C. Bills Elementary is known for cultivating a school culture centered on inclusivity and active engagement. The school frequently utilizes its digital platform to keep the community updated on district policies, school events, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all who walk through its doors.
For more information, contact Benny C. Bills Elementary School at (615) 451-6577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-6577
http://bbe.sumnerschools.org
BENNY C. BILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gallatin, TN with about 779 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sumner County
- Total Students:
- 779
- Teachers:
- 49
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 779 students
- White
- 57.0%
- Black or African American
- 25.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.