- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, KY
Bell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210579001367
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Monticello, KY.
School address
District: Wayne County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210579001367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Bell Elementary School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 210579001367 · Monticello, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 14.9:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (895 students)
Bell Elementary School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
895 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
664 students
- Wayne County M
Wayne County Middle School
646 students
- This school
Bell Elementary School
432 students
- Walker Early L
Walker Early Learning Center
358 students
- Lake Cumberlan 30
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
30 students
What this shows Bell Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Elementary School compares
Bell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$13,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Bell Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Elementary School
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, KY. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Elementary School?
79.4% of students at Bell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bell Elementary School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Monticello, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Monticello, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Bell Elementary School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students), Monticello Elementary School (664 students), and Wayne County Middle School (646 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.