What grades does Bells Elementary serve?

Bells Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Ruffin, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Bells Elementary located?

Bells Elementary is located at Ruffin, SC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bells Elementary?

Bells Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What schools are in Ruffin, SC?

Ruffin, SC is served by the local school district. Bells Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

SCPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Bells Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Ruffin, South Carolina|Colleton 01

Ruffin, SC 29475

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

278

Student:Teacher

14.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Colleton 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(843)782-0012

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

10 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

300

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,940

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,288

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,200

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 43%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.5%

Below 150% poverty line

8.4%

Unemployment rate

15.8%

Uninsured residents

13.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

806

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

727

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

249 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

99 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

98 (13%)

Autism

75 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

67 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

249

Current enrollment

Declining(-29% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bells Elementary

Enrollment at Bells Elementary stands at 278 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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