- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Bell El
Federal NCES profile for Bell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484347004927
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell El ranks #8 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Bell El held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 484347004927 · Tyler, TX Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 15:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Bell El held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 540
Bell El
540 students
What this shows Bell El reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell El compares
Bell El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 26.7%
White 11.7%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Bell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell El
How many students attend Bell El?
Bell El has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell El?
88.4% of students at Bell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell El?
The largest demographic group at Bell El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell El?
Bell El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell El rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell El ranks #8 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Bell El, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.