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Bell Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students902
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch10%
Title INo
Bell Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
902
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
10%-43.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Bell Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 902 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60618
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000605

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment902
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino16.6%
Black / African American12.3%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native58.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races10.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
16.6%
Black
12.3%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
10.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %10%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)