Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Elementary School's ranking?
Bell Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
90 students attend Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bell Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bell Elementary School offer ?
Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell Elementary School part of?
Bell Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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