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Bell Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne County · Monticello, KY
A Wayne County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
278 Kenny Davis Blvd, Monticello, KY 42633
- Math 44% proficient (2012)
- Reading 46% proficient (2012)
Academics
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Students at Bell Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 48 points since 2009, to 45% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
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 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monticello), 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
$42,500
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$665/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wayne County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Elementary School is listed in Wayne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Elementary School
Bell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monticello, KY, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 437 students in grades 1st-2nd. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Elementary School
What grades does Bell Elementary School serve?
Bell Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
How does Bell Elementary School rank in KY?
Bell Elementary School ranks #1,258 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
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?
85.8% 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 437
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (606) 348-8150
- Area population (ZIP 42633)
- 18,609
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 42633; 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, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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