Bell Avenue Elementary School, Sacramento CA (2026 List)

About Bell Avenue Elementary

Bell Avenue Elementary is a public school for grades K–6 in Sacramento, California. It is part of the Robla Elementary School District. The school has about 380–390 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 24:1, which is a little higher than the average in California. Bell Avenue Elementary teaches the basics of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. It also has intervention programs to help students who need extra help with their schoolwork. About 83% of the students are minorities, such as Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial students. This shows that the school serves a multicultural community. Recent data show that only about 29% of students are good at math and 24% are good at English Language Arts, which is below the state average for California. Per-pupil funding aligns with typical public school district and state levels. The school is in a Sacramento neighborhood where the median home price is typical of urban areas. It is known for being involved in the community and having a diverse student body, which makes it a welcoming place to learn while still focusing on improving academics.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%

Reading 24%

State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 24% in Reading.

16

Full-time Teachers

23 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

381

Total Students

$129085

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 16.8%

Asian 22.05%

Hispanic 47.24%

Black 10.76%

Two+ Races 1.84%

Native Am. 0.52%

White

16.8%

Asian

22.05%

Hispanic

47.24%

Black

10.76%

Two+ Races

1.84%

Native Am.

0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 381

48.29%

184 Female

51.71%

197 Male

Student Population

381 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Bell Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

1900 Bell Ave., Sacramento, CA, 95838

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Phone

(916) 922-0202

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Website

http://bell.robla.k12.ca.us/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bell Avenue Elementary School educator Mr. Weeks was named Sacramento County Teacher of the Year for 2025. The recognition honored his instructional excellence and contributions to student learning at the school. The designation is awarded annually to educators who demonstrate outstanding impact in classrooms across the county.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any programs at Bell Avenue Elementary that kids can do before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs before and after school that include supervised care, help with homework, and fun activities.

Q2. Are there programs to help English learners with their language skills?

Ans: Bell Avenue Elementary has English Learner (EL) programs to help students who don't speak English as their first language do well in school.

Q3. What does the school do to help students who need special education?

Ans. The school offers individualized education programs (IEPs) and access to special education services for students who qualify.

Q4: What clubs or activities outside of school are available?

Students can join music, art, physical education, and seasonal or enrichment clubs that are meant to help them be more creative and grow as people.

Q5. How can parents help out at school?

Families are encouraged to get involved by volunteering, going to parent-teacher conferences, going to school events, and talking to teachers and staff on a regular basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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