Bells Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 381 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 379th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 12088 Bells Highway, Ruffin, SC 29475
- Principal or Admin: Cordelia Jenkins
- Fax: (843) 866-7361
- Website: www.colleton.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Colleton County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,379
- Dropout Rate: 8.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.3
- Enrolled Students: 6,318
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 381
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 209 (54.9%)
- Females: 172 (45.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 21 (5.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 313 (82.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 334 (87.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 220 | 57.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 10.5% |
| White | 120 | 31.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 28 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 13.9% |
| 1st Grade | 58 | 15.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 59 | 15.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 67 | 17.6% |
| 4th Grade | 62 | 16.3% |
| 5th Grade | 54 | 14.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 43%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:57%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $41,973
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $22,397 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,579 | 81% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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