Bell's Crossing Elementary

Summary:

Bell's Crossing Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, serving 918 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Greenville 01 School District, which is ranked 14th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bell's Crossing Elementary consistently outperforms the Greenville 01 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores, with 75.8% of 3rd graders, 82.8% of 4th graders, and 74.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 61.7%, 64.5%, and 63.4%, respectively. In mathematics, 79% of 3rd graders, 77.2% of 4th graders, and 61.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 65%, 61%, and 57.4% for the district. The school has been ranked among the top 44 elementary schools in South Carolina, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bell's Crossing Elementary excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 26th out of 565 elementary schools for female students, 3rd out of 115 elementary schools for Hispanic students, and 14th out of 143 elementary schools for disabled students. While the student population is predominantly white (72.55%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with 8.28% African American, 11.11% Hispanic, and 2.94% Asian students. When compared to nearby schools like Oakview Elementary, Bell's Crossing consistently outperforms in academic measures, making it a standout institution in the Greenville 01 district and the state of South Carolina.


Detail:

Public K-5

 804 Scuffletown Road
       Simpsonville, SC  29681


(864) 355-3800

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,024 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  894

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.5%
Hispanic:
11.4%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Compare Details Bell's Crossing Elementary ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), Hispanic (11.4%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell's Crossing Elementary is 15.9. 37 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bell's Crossing Elementary employs 56.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell's Crossing Elementary is $11,024. 30 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bell's Crossing Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bell's Crossing Elementary 44th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bell's Crossing Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bell's Crossing Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.79 32nd 542 94.1%
2004 85.57 50th 550 90.9%
2005 85.49 46th 557 91.7%
2006 81.88 71st 559 87.3%
2007 80.57 79th 566 86.0%
2008 81.92 67th 577 88.4%
2009 84.39 59th 580 89.8%
2010 83.76 62nd 589 89.5%
2011 85.72 43rd 597 92.8%
2012 82.34 65th 594 89.1%
2013 80.33 86th 599 85.6%
2014 77.64 110th 630 82.5%
2015 86.84 47th 638 92.6%
2016 90.94 31st 619 95.0%
2017 94.53 23rd 639 96.4%
2018 94.95 27th 624 95.7%
2019 92.56 33rd 643 94.9%
2021 90.99 48th 622 92.3%
2022 93.46 41st 625 93.4%
2023 91.92 40th 644 93.8%
2024 90.90 44th 638 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.79 8th 588 98.6%
2019 89.63 28th 600 95.3%
2021 83.23 74th 580 87.2%
2022 92.80 22nd 600 96.3%
2023 88.29 39th 608 93.6%
2024 80.61 82nd 599 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.62 21st 570 96.3%
2019 88.94 46th 588 92.2%
2021 88.64 51st 554 90.8%
2022 91.61 42nd 573 92.7%
2023 92.95 25th 580 95.7%
2024 92.56 26th 565 95.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.52 3rd 161 98.1%
2019 96.30 5th 189 97.4%
2021 93.19 5th 122 95.9%
2022 98.09 2nd 151 98.7%
2023 94.71 12th 174 93.1%
2024 85.18 14th 143 90.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.44 76th 147 48.3%
2022 70.38 27th 109 75.2%
2023 71.90 20th 105 81.0%
2024 64.74 38th 82 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.71 22nd 571 96.1%
2019 93.44 22nd 590 96.3%
2021 90.19 46th 561 91.8%
2022 93.26 31st 579 94.6%
2023 87.94 56th 582 90.4%
2024 85.67 70th 568 87.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.20 2nd 412 99.5%
2019 96.41 6th 421 98.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.60 3rd 104 97.1%
2019 88.55 10th 116 91.4%
2023 95.51 3rd 115 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bell's Crossing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.34 37th 457 91.9%
2019 85.30 48th 472 89.8%
2021 79.03 78th 439 82.2%
2022 83.87 61st 455 86.6%
2023 80.84 73rd 463 84.2%
2024 77.09 86th 441 80.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bell's Crossing Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 718 114 27 30 0 n/a n/a 3 892
2003 718 114 27 30 0 n/a n/a 3 892
2004 776 120 34 43 2 n/a n/a 5 980
2005 812 140 37 47 2 n/a n/a 8 1046
2006 854 144 40 54 1 n/a n/a 7 1100
2007 921 146 49 60 4 n/a n/a 0 1180
2008 942 158 55 63 5 n/a n/a 11 1234
2009 934 111 48 64 6 n/a n/a 12 1175
2010 996 110 57 71 3 n/a n/a 13 1250
2011 950 89 39 89 2 1 42 0 1212
2012 933 105 37 68 2 1 35 0 1181
2013 785 76 31 63 1 1 22 0 979
2014 774 74 30 78 3 1 22 0 982
2015 732 82 26 84 2 1 28 0 955
2016 726 89 18 82 3 0 28 0 946
2017 765 80 17 81 3 4 25 0 975
2018 761 82 20 90 2 1 25 0 981
2019 764 93 24 99 3 1 40 0 1024
2020 792 82 23 95 2 1 44 0 1039
2021 645 91 27 83 2 1 44 0 893
2022 665 77 30 94 1 2 41 0 910
2023 666 76 27 102 1 1 45 0 918
2024 639 72 30 102 0 0 51 0 894

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's Crossing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 892 43.5 20.5 11.1
2003 892 43.5 20.5 11.1
2004 980 50.0 19.6 11.6
2005 1046 57.0 18.4 13.9
2006 1100 59.4 18.5 13
2007 1180 86.3 13.7 12.2
2008 1234 71.3 17.3 13.8
2009 1175 68.5 17.2 13.2
2010 1250 65.0 19.2 16.2
2011 1212 61.0 19.8 16.7
2012 1181 64.0 18.4 17
2013 979 54.0 18.1 16.5
2014 982 53.0 18.5 17.6
2015 955 53.0 18.0 19
2016 946 51.0 18.5 17.4
2017 975 54.5 17.8 19.7
2018 981 56.3 17.4 17
2019 1024 57.0 17.9 19.1
2020 1039 58.3 17.8 17.5
2021 893 48.8 18.2 22.6
2022 910 55.7 16.3 18.6
2023 918 54.9 16.7 33.7
2024 894 56.1 15.9 31.8

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's Crossing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 892 43.5 20.5 11.1
2003 892 43.5 20.5 11.1
2004 980 50.0 19.6 11.6
2005 1046 57.0 18.4 13.9
2006 1100 59.4 18.5 13
2007 1180 86.3 13.7 12.2
2008 1234 71.3 17.3 13.8
2009 1175 68.5 17.2 13.2
2010 1250 65.0 19.2 16.2
2011 1212 61.0 19.8 16.7
2012 1181 64.0 18.4 17
2013 979 54.0 18.1 16.5
2014 982 53.0 18.5 17.6
2015 955 53.0 18.0 19
2016 946 51.0 18.5 17.4
2017 975 54.5 17.8 19.7
2018 981 56.3 17.4 17
2019 1024 57.0 17.9 19.1
2020 1039 58.3 17.8 17.5
2021 893 48.8 18.2 22.6
2022 910 55.7 16.3 18.6
2023 918 54.9 16.7 33.7
2024 894 56.1 15.9 31.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bell's Crossing Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $246 (2.9%) $39 (0.5%) $285 (3.3%) $7,495 (87.6%) $779 (9.1%) $8,274 (96.7%) $8,560
2020 $342 (4.1%) $237 (2.9%) $579 (7.0%) $7,154 (86.3%) $560 (6.8%) $7,714 (93.0%) $8,293
2021 $496 (5.5%) $210 (2.3%) $705 (7.8%) $7,687 (85.5%) $600 (6.7%) $8,287 (92.1%) $8,993
2022 $1,237 (11.8%) $297 (2.8%) $1,534 (14.6%) $8,444 (80.6%) $495 (4.7%) $8,939 (85.4%) $10,473
2023 $919 (8.3%) $749 (6.8%) $1,669 (15.1%) $8,749 (79.4%) $606 (5.5%) $9,355 (84.9%) $11,024

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell's Crossing Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th of 644 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bell's Crossing Elementary)72.182.6
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)60.262
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bell's Crossing Elementary)79.284
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)68.564.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Bell's Crossing Elementary)7875.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)63.960.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bell's Crossing Elementary)76.380.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)62.666.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bell's Crossing Elementary)72.670.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)63.557.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bell's Crossing Elementary)71.275.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)52.764.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bell's Crossing Elementary)72.460.4
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)57.257.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1024918
 10.4%
African American9376
 18.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2427
 12.5%
Hispanic99102
 3%
Pacific Islander11
White764666
 12.8%
Two or More Races4045
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.1%33.7%
 14.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 894 students attended Bell's Crossing Elementary.

Yes. Bell's Crossing Elementary ranks in the top 6.9% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Bell's Crossing Elementary are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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