Serving 877 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bell's Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bells Crossing Elementary serves the southeast part of Simpsonville, SC, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell's Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bell's Crossing Elementary School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
877 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bell's Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell's Crossing Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell's Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Bell's Crossing Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bell's Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Bell's Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monarch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bell's Crossing Elementary School?
877 students attend Bell's Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bell's Crossing Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell's Crossing Elementary School?
Bell's Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bell's Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Bell's Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bell's Crossing Elementary School part of?
Bell's Crossing Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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