- Enrollment
- 2,734
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482406002663
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Bell H S held near 2,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 142.2 → 144.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 482406002663 · Hurst, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,411 enr · 17:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity H S (2,734 students)
Bell H S held near 2,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 142.2 → 144.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bell H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity H S
Trinity H S
2,734 students
- This school
Bell H S
2,411 students
- Euless J H 1,075
Euless J H
1,075 students
- Central J H 1,061
Central J H
1,061 students
- Harwood J H 1,024
Harwood J H
1,024 students
- Bedford J H 968
Bedford J H
968 students
What this shows Bell H S reports 2,411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell H S compares
Bell H S 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,260
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
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.
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
District finance for Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd reports $10,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,311 (2022-23) → 2,370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.