- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pineville, KY
Bell Central School Center
Federal NCES profile for Bell Central School Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210039001881
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Central School Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Central School Center has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Central School Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pineville, KY.
School address
District: Bell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210039001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bell Central School Center held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210039001881 · Pineville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.3:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bell County High School (622 students)
Bell Central School Center held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bell Central School Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bell County Hi
Bell County High School
622 students
- Yellow Creek S
Yellow Creek School Center
575 students
- This school
Bell Central School Center
502 students
- Page School Ce
Page School Center
272 students
- Lone Jack Scho 196
Lone Jack School Center
196 students
- Right Fork Sch 152
Right Fork School Center
152 students
What this shows Bell Central School Center reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Central School Center compares
Bell Central School Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Bell Central School Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bell County reports $15,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Central School Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yellow Creek School Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page School Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Jack School Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Right Fork School Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Central School Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Pineville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Central School Center
How many students attend Bell Central School Center?
Bell Central School Center has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pineville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Central School Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Central School Center is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Central School Center?
70.9% of students at Bell Central School Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Central School Center?
The largest demographic group at Bell Central School Center is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Pineville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Central School Center?
Bell Central School Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell Central School Center rank among schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Central School Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pineville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bell County?
Besides Bell Central School Center, Bell County also operates Bell County High School (622 students), Yellow Creek School Center (575 students), and Page School Center (272 students). See the Bell County district page for the complete list.