NCPrimaryTSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
L J Bell Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Rockingham, North Carolina|Richmond County Schools
Rockingham, NC 28379
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
480
Student:Teacher
15:1
Locale
Town
District
Richmond County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.4%
Phone
(910)997-9834School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
39%
35th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
31%
33th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
6.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
18 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1
Better than average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
508
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
40
40% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
0.81999999
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,661
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,632
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,347
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 67%Local 14%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
36.6%
Below 150% poverty line
9.5%
Unemployment rate
10.2%
Uninsured residents
17.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,153
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,067
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
303 (28%)
Other Health Impairment
244 (23%)
Intellectual Disability
144 (13%)
Autism
110 (10%)
Speech/Language Impairment
99 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
14 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
449
Current enrollment
Declining(-15% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about L J Bell Elementary
L J Bell Elementary has a total enrollment of 480 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Rockingham, NC.
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