Enrollment
377
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bell Avenue Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bell Avenue Elementary
Bell Avenue Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 377 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,758 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #647.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences (1,091 students): Bell Avenue Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 23.7:1).
Robla Elementary also operates Glenwood Elementary (481 students) and Main Avenue Elementary (361 students) alongside Bell Avenue Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bell Avenue Elementary compares
Bell Avenue Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robla Elementary, which includes Bell Avenue Elementary.
$18,977
Per student
+15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.4%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bell Avenue Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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