At a glance
Reported students
327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
260.5
Bell Academy: 327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Bell Academy
Bell Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Boyle. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Cleveland School District. NCES reports 327 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.5%) and White (35.2%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bell Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.2%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black53.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cleveland School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hayes Cooper Center
Elementary · Grades PK–06
304 reported students
Parks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
265 reported students
Nailor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
256 reported students
D.M. Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
233 reported students
Pearman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
186 reported students
Cleveland Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
423 reported students
Public schools near Bell Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nailor Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland School District | PK–02 | 256 | 2.3 mi |
| D.M. Smith Elementary Elementary · Cleveland School District | 03–06 | 233 | 2.5 mi |
| Parks Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland School District | PK–06 | 265 | 2.7 mi |
| Pearman Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland School District | 01–06 | 186 | 3.4 mi |
| McEvans Elementary School Elementary · West Bolivar Consolidated School District | KG–06 | 204 | 7 mi |
| Hayes Cooper Center Elementary · Cleveland School District | PK–06 | 304 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bell Academy
What grades does Bell Academy serve?
Bell Academy reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cleveland School District.
How many students attend Bell Academy?
Bell Academy reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bell Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 327 students and 18.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bell Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bell Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Bell Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bell Academy in?
Bell Academy is part of Cleveland School District, based in Cleveland, MS, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bell Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nailor Elementary School (2.3 mi), D.M. Smith Elementary (2.5 mi), Parks Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.