Benny C. Bills Elementary School

bbe.sumnerschools.org

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

659

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benny C. Bills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	125
Black	198
Asian	3
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
283 (42.9%)
Black
198 (30.0%)
Hispanic
125 (19.0%)
Two or More
47 (7.1%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)451-6577
Website:	http://bbe.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 32

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 102