- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Bell Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bell Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063324005165
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Avenue Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #26 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Avenue Elementary ranks #26 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Robla Elementary · California
NCES ID 063324005165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Bell Avenue Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 063324005165 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 22.2:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Elementary (481 students)
Bell Avenue Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bell Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Eleme
Glenwood Elementary
481 students
- This school
Bell Avenue Elementary
377 students
- Main Avenue El
Main Avenue Elementary
361 students
- Robla Elementa
Robla Elementary
343 students
- Taylor Street
Taylor Street Elementary
330 students
What this shows Bell Avenue Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Avenue Elementary compares
Bell Avenue Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,352
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
Asian 23.3%
White 18.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Bell Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Robla Elementary reports $19,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robla Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Bell Avenue Elementary?
Bell Avenue Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Avenue Elementary?
77.9% of students at Bell Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bell Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Avenue Elementary?
Bell Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Avenue Elementary ranks #26 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Robla Elementary?
Besides Bell Avenue Elementary, Robla Elementary also operates Glenwood Elementary (481 students), Main Avenue Elementary (361 students), and Robla Elementary (343 students). See the Robla Elementary district page for the complete list.