Very Good
#422 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 33% in state
Bell Central School Center
Elementary School · Bell County · Pineville, KY
A Bell County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9821 Highway 25-E, Pineville, KY 40977
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Central School Center score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bell Central School Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pineville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,822
Median home value
$83,700
Median rent
$500/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Pineville Independent SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Frakes School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
| Lone Jack School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bell County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Central School Center is listed in Bell County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Central School Center
Bell Central School Center is a public elementary school in Pineville, KY, part of Bell County, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Central School Center
What grades does Bell Central School Center serve?
Bell Central School Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bell Central School Center?
Bell Central School Center has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Central School Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Central School Center is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Central School Center rank in KY?
Bell Central School Center ranks #422 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bell Central School Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Central School Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Central School Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Central School Center has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bell Central School Center a charter school?
No, Bell Central School Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Central School Center a Title I school?
No, Bell Central School Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Central School Center?
75.4% of students at Bell Central School Center 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (606) 337-3104
- Area population (ZIP 40977)
- 8,218
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 40977; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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