At a glance
Reported students
551
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592
Bell Fork Elementary: 551 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Bell Fork Elementary
Bell Fork Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Jacksonville. It is one of 40 current school records connected to Onslow County Schools. NCES reports 551 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 (39.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.9%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 Fork Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White24.7%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black39.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.6%
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 Onslow County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
565 reported students
Clear View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
535 reported students
Carolina Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
570 reported students
Sand Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Stateside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
579 reported students
Meadow View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Public schools near Bell Fork Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Erwin Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 283 | 1.1 mi |
| Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology Elementary · Charter · Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology | KG–08 | 104 | 1.2 mi |
| Northwoods Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 439 | 2.4 mi |
| Jacksonville Commons Elem Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 506 | 2.9 mi |
| Hunters Creek Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | PK–05 | 585 | 3.2 mi |
| Parkwood Elementary Elementary · Onslow County Schools | KG–05 | 457 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bell Fork Elementary
What grades does Bell Fork Elementary serve?
Bell Fork Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Onslow County Schools.
How many students attend Bell Fork Elementary?
Bell Fork Elementary reported 551 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bell Fork Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 551 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bell Fork Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bell Fork Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Onslow County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bell Fork Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bell Fork Elementary in?
Bell Fork Elementary is part of Onslow County Schools, based in Jacksonville, NC, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bell Fork Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clyde Erwin Elementary (1.1 mi), Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology (1.2 mi), Northwoods Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.