Enrollment
2,411
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hurst, TX
Bell H S
Federal NCES profile for Bell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482406002663
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Hurst · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell H S has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell H S ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Hurst, TX.
School address
District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482406002663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
142.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bell H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bell H S
Bell H S is a large high school in Hurst, Texas, enrolling 2,411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,411 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd spends $9,823 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd also operates Trinity H S (2,734 students) and Euless J H (1,075 students) alongside Bell H S.
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 H S compares
Bell H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,411 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,411
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$9,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 36.0%
White 35.2%
African American 16.3%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Bell H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd, which includes Bell H S.
$9,823
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 18.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Euless J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harwood J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,734
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bell H S
How many students attend Bell H S?
Bell H S has 2,411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hurst, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell H S is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell H S?
44.7% of students at Bell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell H S?
The largest demographic group at Bell H S is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Hurst, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell H S?
Bell H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell H S rank among public schools in Hurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell H S ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Hurst, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hurst on the city page.
Is Bell H S a good school?
Bell H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd?
Besides Bell H S, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd also operates Trinity H S (2,734 students), Euless J H (1,075 students), and Central J H (1,061 students). See the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd district page for the complete list.
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