- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simpsonville, SC
Bell's Crossing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bell's Crossing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450231000740
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell's Crossing Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell's Crossing Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell's Crossing Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bell's Crossing Elementary held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450231000740 · Simpsonville, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 16.2:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Bell's Crossing Elementary held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bell's Crossing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Bell's Crossing Elementary
877 students
What this shows Bell's Crossing Elementary reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell's Crossing Elementary compares
Bell's Crossing Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 62% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Bell's Crossing Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell's Crossing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell's Crossing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Simpsonville
3 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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell's Crossing Elementary
How many students attend Bell's Crossing Elementary?
Bell's Crossing Elementary has 877 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simpsonville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 918 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell's Crossing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell's Crossing Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell's Crossing Elementary?
28.4% of students at Bell's Crossing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell's Crossing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bell's Crossing Elementary is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell's Crossing Elementary?
Bell's Crossing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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's Crossing Elementary rank among elementary schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell's Crossing Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Simpsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Simpsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Bell's Crossing Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.