Stephen Bell Elementary School

www.sugarcreek.k12.oh.us

535 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Stephen Bell Elementary School, located in Bellbrook, Ohio, is a public primary school serving students in the Sugarcreek Local School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As part of the Sugarcreek community, it focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, preparing students for successful transitions into the district’s middle and high school levels.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and encouraging active participation in school life, Stephen Bell Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and character in its student body. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, providing regular updates and resources via their official district website.

535

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephen Bell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	29
Black	28
Asian	19
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
428 (80.0%)
Two or More
30 (5.6%)
Hispanic
29 (5.4%)
Black
28 (5.2%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local
Phone:	(937)848-7831
Website:	http://www.sugarcreek.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 146

Grade 1 203

Grade 2 186