- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockingham, NC
L J Bell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for L J Bell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370387001553
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L J Bell Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Rockingham · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
L J Bell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L J Bell Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rockingham, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
L J Bell Elementary held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370387001553 · Rockingham, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 13.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
L J Bell Elementary held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
L J Bell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- This school 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- East Rockingha 430
East Rockingham Elementary
430 students
What this shows L J Bell Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How L J Bell Elementary compares
L J Bell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, L J Bell Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L J Bell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L J Bell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Rockingham
3 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about L J Bell Elementary
How many students attend L J Bell Elementary?
L J Bell Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockingham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L J Bell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at L J Bell Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 L J Bell Elementary?
99.4% of students at L J Bell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L J Bell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at L J Bell Elementary is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Rockingham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L J Bell Elementary?
L J Bell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 L J Bell Elementary rank among schools in Rockingham?
By Resource Investment Index, L J Bell Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rockingham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides L J Bell Elementary, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.