Very Good
#833 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 22% in state
- Math 68% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,045
Median home value
$177,600
Median rent
$615/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther's School BellPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Trenton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 837 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gilchrist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Elementary School is listed in GILCHRIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Elementary School
Bell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bell, FL, part of Gilchrist, serving approximately 670 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Elementary School
What grades does Bell Elementary School serve?
Bell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Elementary School rank in FL?
Bell Elementary School ranks #833 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Bell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gilchrist County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (352) 463-3275
- Area population (ZIP 32619)
- 5,227
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32619; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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