Bell Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60618 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#205 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#8493 of 50,301 nationally
About Bell Elem School
Bell Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 902 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 205th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 902.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Bell Elem School ranks 25th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bell Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bell Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lane Technical High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,604 students · 563 m away
Audubon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students · 615 m away
Coonley Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
723 students · 701 m away
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students · 1.4 km away
Jahn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
360 students · 1.5 km away
Bateman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
904 students · 1.6 km away
Lake View High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students · 1.6 km away
Alcott College Prep
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
373 students · 1.6 km away
Cleveland Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
507 students · 1.7 km away
Linne Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
687 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Bateman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
904 students
Chelsea Elem School
Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
893 students
Oak Grove Elem School
Libertyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
911 students
Peterson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
913 students
Brook Park Elem School
La Grange Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
889 students
Pulaski Intl Sch of Chicago
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
889 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Elem School a good school?
Bell Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #205 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bell Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bell Elem School ranks #205 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #8493 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bell Elem School?
Bell Elem School had 902 students in 2025.
Is Bell Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Bell Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bell Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bell Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.