Bells Elementary School

Bells Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
12088 Bells Hwy,  Ruffin, SC
Colleton School District
5.0
278 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Black
43.3%
White
43%
Hispanic
10.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/24/2011
Bells Elementary is a Wonderful Elementary School. My son came to this school in second grade and has made outstanding growth. This school was one of three Colleton County Schools that made AYP last year. I am proud of the success that Bells has created in my child.
5.0 parent
11/4/2010
I realize that many of these reviews are old, but I think people should stop saying that the school has a problem with funding and such. That's because the county spends the majority of their funding on the schools in Walterboro. Bells gets the least funding of all. It's not the schools fault. Many...

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Bells Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ruffin, SC and is served by the Colleton School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 278 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Bells Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Christian Academy, New Hope Christian School - Islandton, Andrew Jackson Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ruffin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bells Elementary School.

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