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Bells Elementary

4547 Highway 88 South, Bells, TN 38006 · (731) 663-2041 · Crockett County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL407 STUDENTS
Enrollment
407
Elementary
STATE 470
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
55
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
65
Grade 2
64
Grade 3
62
Grade 4
55
Grade 5
54
Student demographics
White
25462%
STATE 56%
Hispanic
7919%
STATE 16%
Black
6516%
STATE 21%
Asian
20%
STATE 2%
Two+
51%
STATE 5%
Native American
10%
STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19949%
Female
20851%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
45.7%
TN avg 40.9% . +2.4pp since 2022
Math
57.9%
TN avg 39.3% . -0.6pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
407
-12 (-3%) vs 2017
% White
62%
was 62%
% Hispanic
19%
was 20%
% Black
16%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bells Elementary

Bells Elementary operates as a mid-sized elementary school in Bells, Tennessee, part of Bells. Current enrollment sits at 407 students spanning grades pre-K through 5.

Bells Elementary is a school of Bells, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On the student-mix side, Bells Elementary records that the largest single group is White, at 62% of enrollment. Other groups include 19% Hispanic, 16% Black. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 72%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Crockett County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $62,165 per year, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Crockett County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,976 students), of which Bells Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Alamo Elementary, roughly 4.3 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 5 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. Bells Elementary's enrollment has decreased 3% since 2018, when it stood at 419 (now 407).

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Crockett County at a glance

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Population
13,944
Census ACS
Median income
$62,165
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,976 students

Quick facts

School name
Bells Elementary
District
Bells
Address
4547 Highway 88 South, Bells, TN 38006
Phone
(731) 663-2041
County
Crockett County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
407
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470021000045
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bells Elementary
How large is Bells Elementary?
Bells Elementary enrolls approximately 407 students in grades PK-05.
Is Bells Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bells Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How diverse is Bells Elementary?
Bells Elementary reports a student body of 62% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Bells Elementary public or private?
Bells Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bells.
What county does Bells Elementary serve?
Bells Elementary serves Crockett County in TN.
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