Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bells Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bells Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Bells school district, encompassing approximately 32.7 square miles around the city of Bells, TN. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bells Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bells Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bells Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#364 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
16%
20%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bells Elementary School's ranking?
Bells Elementary School is ranked #364 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bells Elementary School often compared to?
Bells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamo Elementary School, Gadsden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bells Elementary School?
407 students attend Bells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bells Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bells Elementary School offer ?
Bells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bells Elementary School part of?
Bells Elementary School is part of Bells School District.
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