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What tradition at Bell Elementary School should never be changed?
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Enrollment
432
Elementary
DISTRICT 485 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAYNE COUNTY·NCES 210579001367
Bell Elementary School
278 Kenny Davis Blvd., Monticello, KY 42633 · (606) 348-8150 · Wayne County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL432 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
362 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 63%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 215 | 50% |
| Grade 2 | 217 | 50% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Bell Elementary School→Monticello Elementary School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Wayne County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bell Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Elementary School this school | 432 | 83.8% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elementary School Dayton | 453 | 85.0% | 36.6% |
| Sherman Elementary Dry Ridge | 415 | 81.9% | 33.6% |
| Richardsville Elementary Bowling Green | 446 | 78.5% | 40.8% |
| Gallatin County Lower Elementary Warsaw | 382 | 78.5% | N/A |
| Burnside Elementary School Burnside | 414 | 81.2% | 64.6% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bell Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 432 | #373 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #386 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.7% | #370 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.8% | #72 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.5% | #115 of 233 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
432
+7 (+2%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 492
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 15.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 432 | 28.6 | 15.1:1 | 84% (362) |
| 2023-24 | 437 | N/A | N/A | 86% (375) |
| 2022-23 | 476 | 29.1 | 16.4:1 | 82% (392) |
| 2020-21 | 425 | 28 | 15.2:1 | 84% (356) |
| 2017-18 | 402 | 28.2 | 14.3:1 | 81% (327) |
| 2015-16 | 485 | 27 | 18.0:1 | 79% (384) |
| 2010-11 | 552 | 32 | 17.3:1 | 76% (419) |
| 2000-01 | 615 | 17 | 36.2:1 | 78% (482) |
| 1990-91 | 492 | 25 | 19.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bell Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (402 to 432); teachers up 1% (28.2 to 28.6).
About Bell Elementary School
Federal records list Bell Elementary School as an elementary school in Monticello, Kentucky. The grade span is 1 through 2, and enrollment is 432 students.
The 8 schools of Wayne County, including Bell Elementary School, enroll 3,058 students.
About 85% of the student body at Bell Elementary School is White. Other students are 10% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Pick two students at random and there is a 27% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.1:1, with 28.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, elementary schools in Kentucky average 15.4:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Bell Elementary School is 84%.
County data help place the school in context: in Wayne County, the median household income is $45,739, about 14% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 17% of residents are in poverty. In all, Wayne County has 9 public schools and roughly 3,058 students.
The next-closest public school is Wayne County High School, about 0.1 miles away. Bell Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 5 others within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Remote, or in a town far from an urbanized area.
Bell Elementary School had 425 students in 2020-21 and 432 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Bell Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,602
Census ACS
Median income
$45,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
3,058 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wayne County
- Wayne County High SchoolHigh · 895 students
- Monticello Elementary SchoolElementary · 664 students
- Wayne County Middle SchoolMiddle · 646 students
- Walker Early Learning CenterElementary · 358 students
- Lake Cumberland Youth Development CenterHigh · 30 students
- Wayne County Learning AcademyHigh · 26 students
Other schools in Monticello
- Wayne County High SchoolHigh · 895 students
- Monticello Elementary SchoolElementary · 664 students
- Wayne County Middle SchoolMiddle · 646 students
- Walker Early Learning CenterElementary · 358 students
- Lake Cumberland Youth Development CenterHigh · 30 students
- Wayne County Learning AcademyHigh · 26 students
Other Bell Elementary schools
9 other US public schools in 9 states are named Bell Elementary. Bell Elementary School is the 6th largest of the 10.
- Bell Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 902 students
- BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBELL, FL · 656 students
- Bell Elementary SchoolTYLER, TX · 540 students
- Bell Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 539 students
- BELL ELEMENTARYPAPILLION, NE · 488 students
Nearby schools
- Wayne County High School0.1 mi · 895
- Wayne County Middle School0.3 mi · 646
- Walker Early Learning Center0.4 mi · 358
- Wayne County Learning Academy0.5 mi · 26
- Monticello Elementary School0.6 mi · 664
- Otter Creek Academy7.1 mi · 7
Frequently asked questions
About Bell Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School enrolls approximately 432 students in grades 01-02.
What grades does Bell Elementary School serve?
Bell Elementary School serves grades 01-02.
How many students per teacher at Bell Elementary School?
Approximately 15.1:1 students per teacher at Bell Elementary School.
How diverse is Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School reports a student body of 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Bell Elementary School in?
Bell Elementary School is part of Wayne County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.