At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
902
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
10%-43.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Bell Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 902 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60618
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000605
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment902
White56.0%
Hispanic / Latino17.0%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races13.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
56.0%
Hispanic
17.0%
Black
2.3%
Asian
11.5%
Two+
13.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.