Excellent
#95 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 5% in state
- Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bells Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 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 43% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bells Elementary 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
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bells), 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
$61,250
Median home value
$161,300
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 607 | 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.
Bells
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,652NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bells Elementary is listed in Bells; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bells Elementary
Bells Elementary is a public elementary school in Bells, TN, part of Bells, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bells Elementary
What grades does Bells Elementary serve?
Bells Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bells Elementary?
Bells Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bells Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bells Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bells Elementary rank in TN?
Bells Elementary ranks #95 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bells Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bells Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Bells Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bells Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bells Elementary a charter school?
No, Bells Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bells Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bells Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crockett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (731) 663-2041
- Area population (ZIP 38006)
- 5,375
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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