Bell Top School

Summary:

Bell Top School is an elementary school located in Troy, New York, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 306 students. It is part of the East Greenbush Central School District, which is ranked 117 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bell Top School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.09% of 3rd graders, 85.71% of 4th graders, and 59.02% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In Math, the school's performance is even more impressive, with 92.59% of 3rd graders, 93.75% of 4th graders, and 68.85% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of New York elementary schools for several years, and has consistently high performance across different student subgroups.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Red Mill School, another elementary school in the East Greenbush Central School District, Bell Top School stands out as a high-performing institution with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that the school's strong results are not solely due to its socioeconomic makeup, but rather a reflection of its effective educational program and support for student learning.


Detail:

Public K-5

 39 Reynolds Rd
       Troy, NY  12180-8630


(518) 207-2600

District: East Greenbush Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,442 Help


Students who attend Bell Top School usually attend:

Middle:    Howard L Goff School
High:    Columbia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Asian:
7.2%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.7% Help


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Compare Details Bell Top School ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the East Greenbush Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Asian (7.2%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Greenbush Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Top School is 12.5, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the East Greenbush Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell Top School is $13,442. 3 elementary schools in the East Greenbush Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bell Top School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bell Top School 209th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Bell Top School in the ranking list.)

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East Greenbush Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Greenbush Central School District 117th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bell Top School

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Rank History for all students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.97 167th 2206 92.4%
2007 81.10 282nd 2219 87.3%
2008 84.06 138th 2227 93.8%
2009 84.47 71st 2257 96.9%
2010 80.36 338th 2263 85.1%
2011 90.23 81st 2286 96.5%
2012 85.28 215th 2320 90.7%
2013 91.25 120th 2325 94.8%
2014 84.94 252nd 2345 89.3%
2015 89.07 167th 2352 92.9%
2016 87.52 199th 2366 91.6%
2017 81.98 351st 2386 85.3%
2018 81.13 369th 2395 84.6%
2019 86.60 282nd 2413 88.3%
2021 80.20 361st 2201 83.6%
2022 89.65 201st 2434 91.7%
2023 91.58 185th 2439 92.4%
2024 89.66 209th 2445 91.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.27 1285th 1941 33.8%
2019 49.05 710th 1859 61.8%
2021 67.32 219th 1044 79.0%
2022 67.50 404th 2031 80.1%
2023 68.86 403rd 2016 80.0%
2024 64.17 493rd 2110 76.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.10 774th 2045 62.2%
2019 65.33 546th 2032 73.1%
2021 52.98 710th 1678 57.7%
2022 58.47 718th 2099 65.8%
2023 84.71 228th 2041 88.8%
2024 83.50 219th 2078 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.06 166th 2338 92.9%
2019 92.35 115th 2357 95.1%
2021 79.57 310th 1955 84.1%
2022 89.17 180th 2401 92.5%
2023 93.31 118th 2403 95.1%
2024 87.69 228th 2413 90.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.81 577th 2340 75.3%
2019 80.29 393rd 2358 83.3%
2021 76.27 386th 1961 80.3%
2022 87.34 225th 2400 90.6%
2023 87.85 228th 2400 90.5%
2024 86.83 239th 2411 90.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.53 410th 671 38.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 187th 1392 86.6%
2022 84.70 138th 1503 90.8%
2023 87.29 108th 1429 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bell Top School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.00 383rd 1408 72.8%
2019 78.82 251st 1338 81.2%
2021 72.22 314th 1224 74.3%
2022 82.87 159th 1399 88.6%
2023 84.65 153rd 1337 88.6%
2024 80.13 226th 1392 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bell Top School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 323 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1990 333 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1991 327 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1992 312 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1993 331 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 338 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 335 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1996 335 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1997 328 9 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 319 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 281 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 348 10 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 351 9 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 348 10 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 348 10 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 352 16 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 310 14 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 310 19 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2007 325 19 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 307 16 5 4 0 n/a n/a 2 334
2009 282 13 7 5 1 n/a n/a 7 315
2010 280 10 9 8 1 n/a n/a 9 317
2011 262 12 13 6 2 0 7 0 302
2012 239 4 17 17 1 0 15 0 293
2013 234 8 22 22 1 0 19 0 306
2014 246 8 21 27 1 0 18 0 321
2015 223 7 14 26 1 0 14 0 285
2016 214 11 15 31 1 0 17 0 289
2017 214 13 13 28 0 0 22 0 290
2018 224 17 14 28 0 0 21 0 304
2019 246 16 21 26 0 0 21 0 330
2020 241 16 18 25 0 0 21 0 321
2021 231 9 15 21 0 0 26 0 302
2022 218 7 21 23 0 0 19 0 288
2023 238 6 22 20 0 0 20 0 306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bell Top School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 324 18.6 17.4 n/a
1990 335 17.6 19.0 n/a
1991 330 21.1 15.6 n/a
1992 317 21.1 15.0 n/a
1993 334 19.9 16.8 n/a
1994 343 18.7 18.3 5.8
1995 346 21.0 16.5 7.5
1996 346 21.0 16.5 7.5
1997 341 23.3 14.6 9.1
1998 328 22.6 14.5 8.2
1999 293 22.8 12.9 11.6
2000 365 23.4 15.6 10.4
2001 371 24.5 15.1 9.4
2002 371 25.0 14.8 10.5
2003 371 25.0 14.8 10.5
2004 388 n/a n/a n/a
2005 335 25.3 13.2 6.9
2006 341 25.0 13.6 7.3
2007 359 25.0 14.4 8.4
2008 334 25.0 13.4 9
2009 315 23.0 13.7 8.1
2010 317 23.0 13.7 12.7
2011 302 22.1 13.6 13.6
2012 293 22.0 13.3 15.4
2013 306 23.0 13.3 15
2014 321 24.0 13.3 12.8
2015 285 22.0 12.9 13
2016 289 21.0 13.7 14.2
2017 290 22.0 13.1 15.9
2018 304 22.0 13.8 17.1
2019 330 21.0 15.7 13.6
2020 321 29.8 10.7 16.2
2021 302 23.7 12.6 14.9
2022 288 25.2 11.4 11.8
2023 306 24.4 12.5 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bell Top School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 324 18.6 17.4 n/a
1990 335 17.6 19.0 n/a
1991 330 21.1 15.6 n/a
1992 317 21.1 15.0 n/a
1993 334 19.9 16.8 n/a
1994 343 18.7 18.3 5.8
1995 346 21.0 16.5 7.5
1996 346 21.0 16.5 7.5
1997 341 23.3 14.6 9.1
1998 328 22.6 14.5 8.2
1999 293 22.8 12.9 11.6
2000 365 23.4 15.6 10.4
2001 371 24.5 15.1 9.4
2002 371 25.0 14.8 10.5
2003 371 25.0 14.8 10.5
2004 388 n/a n/a n/a
2005 335 25.3 13.2 6.9
2006 341 25.0 13.6 7.3
2007 359 25.0 14.4 8.4
2008 334 25.0 13.4 9
2009 315 23.0 13.7 8.1
2010 317 23.0 13.7 12.7
2011 302 22.1 13.6 13.6
2012 293 22.0 13.3 15.4
2013 306 23.0 13.3 15
2014 321 24.0 13.3 12.8
2015 285 22.0 12.9 13
2016 289 21.0 13.7 14.2
2017 290 22.0 13.1 15.9
2018 304 22.0 13.8 17.1
2019 330 21.0 15.7 13.6
2020 321 29.8 10.7 16.2
2021 302 23.7 12.6 14.9
2022 288 25.2 11.4 11.8
2023 306 24.4 12.5 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.7%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201498.4%1.0%0.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.4%98.7%
201598.7%1.0%0.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201698.3%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201799.0%1.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.7%99.3%
201899.1%0.9%0.0%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%100.0%99.7%
201999.1%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202097.8%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bell Top School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $537 (4.6%) $11,188 (95.4%) $11,725
2020 $533 (4.4%) $11,698 (95.6%) $12,231
2021 $585 (4.8%) $11,479 (95.2%) $12,064
2022 $1,608 (11.0%) $13,066 (89.0%) $14,675
2023 $596 (4.4%) $12,845 (95.6%) $13,442

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell Top School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 282nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 185th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bell Top School)8065.2
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Greenbush Central School District)7461.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Bell Top School)9187
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (East Greenbush Central School District)7676.9
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Top School)5085.5
 35.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Greenbush Central School District)6469.2
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Bell Top School)7582
 7%
   4th Grade Math (East Greenbush Central School District)7571.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Top School)6579.6
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Greenbush Central School District)5766
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Bell Top School)8577.8
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (East Greenbush Central School District)7374.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students330306
 7.3%
African American166
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian2122
 4.8%
Hispanic2620
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White246238
 3.3%
Two or More Races2120
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.6%13.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bell Top School

Students at Bell Top School are 78% White, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Bell Top School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Howard L Goff School
High : Columbia High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Bell Top School.

Yes. Bell Top School ranks in the top 8.5% of New York elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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