Serving 437 students in grades 1-2, Bell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bell Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bell Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
437 students attend Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bell Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bell Elementary School offer ?
Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bell Elementary School part of?
Bell Elementary School is part of Wayne County School District.
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