Bell Central School Center

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bell Central School Center, located in Pineville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bell County School District. As a "school center," it typically operates as a K-8 facility, providing a continuous learning environment that spans from elementary through middle school years. The school is deeply rooted in the local community of Bell County, acting as a central hub for academic development, extracurricular activities, and social growth for the youth in the surrounding region.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community engagement, Bell Central emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of character. Its location along US 25-E places it within the heart of the Appalachian region, where the school plays an essential role in providing accessible public education and resources to local families, striving to equip students with the skills necessary for future success in an evolving educational landscape.

502

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Central School Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
495 (98.6%)
Hispanic
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	Bell County
Phone:	(606)337-3104
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 55