Bells Ferry Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2600 Bells Ferry Rd
       Marietta, GA  30066


(678) 594-8950

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
449th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,122 Help


Students who attend Bells Ferry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Daniell Middle School
High:    Sprayberry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  716

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.3%
White:
22.1%
Hispanic:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details Bells Ferry Elementary School ranks better than 63.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 32nd among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bells Ferry Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.3%), White (22.1%), Hispanic (20.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bells Ferry Elementary School is 14.2. 57 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bells Ferry Elementary School is $9,122. 63 elementary schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bells Ferry Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bells Ferry Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.43 138th 1101 87.5%
2007 77.71 214th 1125 81.0%
2008 79.14 175th 1134 84.6%
2009 80.77 163rd 1133 85.6%
2010 81.79 159th 1183 86.6%
2011 82.69 150th 1212 87.6%
2012 76.91 250th 1201 79.2%
2013 79.32 209th 1225 82.9%
2014 80.40 172nd 1231 86.0%
2015 77.75 235th 1240 81.0%
2016 78.65 223rd 1233 81.9%
2017 88.07 128th 1205 89.4%
2018 82.01 199th 1209 83.5%
2019 77.45 252nd 1234 79.6%
2021 53.50 519th 1214 57.2%
2022 60.84 447th 1244 64.1%
2023 59.49 449th 1242 63.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Bells Ferry Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, January 29, 2017

Open Quote This is a very solid school for about K-2 or K-3. The student body is very diverse but many of the teachers have the Old South way of thinking and doing things. This puts one group in particular at a disadvantage. The Advance-Ed report has some info on Bells Ferry. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Open Quote Bells Ferry is a wonderful school. I was privileged to have my children go there. The teachers and staff are hard-working and very caring. They did a lot to see that my children were successful. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Open Quote I have had such a difficult time dealing with some of these teachers. They seem to be so bitter and seems as if they dislike their job. I am not here to name drop but I am VERY disappointed in this school as a whole. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bells Ferry Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 692 692
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 566 566
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 615 615
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 669 669
1994 505 41 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 500 46 23 11 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1996 500 46 23 11 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1997 497 57 29 14 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1998 495 66 41 16 1 n/a n/a 0 619
1999 342 52 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 314 68 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 299 73 30 18 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2002 253 86 36 54 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 253 86 36 54 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 247 85 41 61 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 239 137 44 76 3 n/a n/a 28 527
2006 234 154 72 89 4 n/a n/a 40 593
2007 231 164 77 91 3 n/a n/a 47 613
2008 240 162 78 123 2 n/a n/a 49 654
2009 205 147 82 81 1 n/a n/a 44 560
2010 250 152 87 88 6 0 0 0 583
2011 235 167 87 77 4 0 33 0 603
2012 233 173 83 72 1 0 31 0 593
2013 223 188 91 86 1 0 23 0 612
2014 192 195 88 98 3 0 28 0 604
2015 221 236 83 122 4 0 22 0 688
2016 217 227 92 120 5 0 23 0 684
2017 216 231 105 115 5 0 24 0 696
2018 223 202 103 139 5 0 25 0 697
2019 229 236 113 165 8 0 22 0 773
2020 212 248 106 144 4 0 29 0 743
2021 192 242 107 154 3 0 34 0 732
2022 171 235 110 167 1 0 35 0 719
2023 158 260 106 145 0 0 47 0 716

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bells Ferry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 692 36.0 19.2 8.5
1991 566 45.0 12.5 7.4
1992 615 33.0 18.6 12.4
1993 669 36.0 18.6 12
1994 576 37.5 15.4 9
1995 580 35.2 16.5 8.1
1996 580 35.2 16.5 8.1
1997 597 38.5 15.5 12.2
1998 619 39.8 15.6 10.5
1999 426 31.8 13.4 11.3
2000 428 29.5 14.5 12.9
2001 420 32.9 12.8 15.7
2002 429 29.9 14.3 24.5
2003 429 29.9 14.3 24.5
2004 435 30.5 14.3 34.3
2005 527 35.8 14.7 41.9
2006 593 41.8 14.2 40.1
2007 613 49.5 12.4 42.4
2008 654 48.0 13.6 45.5
2009 560 47.5 11.8 48.3
2010 583 47.0 12.4 45.6
2011 603 45.0 13.4 46.3
2012 593 44.0 13.4 43.7
2013 612 40.0 15.3 45.3
2014 604 40.5 14.9 45.4
2015 688 44.0 15.6 45.8
2016 684 48.0 14.2 42.8
2017 696 46.0 15.1 42.2
2018 697 45.0 15.4 38.7
2019 773 45.2 17.1 40.4
2020 743 52.0 14.2 40
2021 732 50.2 14.5 42.6
2022 719 49.8 14.4 n/a
2023 716 50.1 14.2 46.8

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 Bells Ferry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 692 36.0 19.2 8.5
1991 566 45.0 12.5 7.4
1992 615 33.0 18.6 12.4
1993 669 36.0 18.6 12
1994 576 37.5 15.4 9
1995 580 35.2 16.5 8.1
1996 580 35.2 16.5 8.1
1997 597 38.5 15.5 12.2
1998 619 39.8 15.6 10.5
1999 426 31.8 13.4 11.3
2000 428 29.5 14.5 12.9
2001 420 32.9 12.8 15.7
2002 429 29.9 14.3 24.5
2003 429 29.9 14.3 24.5
2004 435 30.5 14.3 34.3
2005 527 35.8 14.7 41.9
2006 593 41.8 14.2 40.1
2007 613 49.5 12.4 42.4
2008 654 48.0 13.6 45.5
2009 560 47.5 11.8 48.3
2010 583 47.0 12.4 45.6
2011 603 45.0 13.4 46.3
2012 593 44.0 13.4 43.7
2013 612 40.0 15.3 45.3
2014 604 40.5 14.9 45.4
2015 688 44.0 15.6 45.8
2016 684 48.0 14.2 42.8
2017 696 46.0 15.1 42.2
2018 697 45.0 15.4 38.7
2019 773 45.2 17.1 40.4
2020 743 52.0 14.2 40
2021 732 50.2 14.5 42.6
2022 719 49.8 14.4 n/a
2023 716 50.1 14.2 46.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bells Ferry Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $160 (1.7%) $9,183 (98.3%) $9,342
2018 $208 (2.1%) $9,668 (97.9%) $9,875
2019 $190 (2.1%) $8,933 (97.9%) $9,122

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bells Ferry Elementary School

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 252nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 449th of 1242 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bells Ferry Elementary School)41.233.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bells Ferry Elementary School)61.335
 26.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bells Ferry Elementary School)54.846.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bells Ferry Elementary School)71.651.2
 20.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bells Ferry Elementary School)64.149.1
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bells Ferry Elementary School)53.436.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bells Ferry Elementary School)5947.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students773716
 7.4%
African American236260
 10.2%
American Indian80
 100%
Asian113106
 6.2%
Hispanic165145
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White229158
 31%
Two or More Races2247
 113.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%46.8%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bells Ferry Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 716 students attended Bells Ferry Elementary School.

Bells Ferry Elementary School ranks 449th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bells Ferry Elementary School are 36% African American, 22% White, 20% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bells Ferry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Daniell Middle School
High : Sprayberry High School


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