Bells Elementary

(731)663-2041

www.bellscityschool.org/

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

407

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bells Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	79
Black	65
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
254 (62.4%)
Hispanic
79 (19.4%)
Black
65 (16.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Bells
Phone:	(731)663-2041
Website:	http://www.bellscityschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54