Bell Hill Academy

342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945

www.gvsd.us

246 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bell Hill Academy, located in Grass Valley, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades TK through 4. Operating under the Grass Valley School District, the academy is known for its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and collaborative learning environment. The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a structured curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional development to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic programming, Bell Hill Academy is deeply integrated into the local community and is often noted for its family-oriented atmosphere. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies—including small group instruction and hands-on learning—to address the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a culture of mutual respect and high expectations, the academy aims to provide a solid educational foundation that encourages students to become active, engaged participants in their own learning process.

246

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Hill Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	117
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

Hispanic
117 (47.6%)
White
114 (46.3%)
American Indian
5 (2.0%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Grass Valley Elementary
Phone:	(530)273-2281
Website:	http://www.gvsd.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 59

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46