- Enrollment
- 2,734
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, TX
Bell Manor El
Federal NCES profile for Bell Manor El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482406002664
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Manor El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Manor El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Manor El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Bedford, TX.
School address
District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482406002664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Bell Manor El shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 482406002664 · Bedford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 15.3:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity H S (2,734 students)
Bell Manor El shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bell Manor El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity H S
Trinity H S
2,734 students
- Bell H S
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
- This school 610
Bell Manor El
610 students
What this shows Bell Manor El reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Manor El compares
Bell Manor El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 28.9%
White 21.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Bell Manor El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Manor El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Euless J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harwood J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Manor El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~610 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Manor El
How many students attend Bell Manor El?
Bell Manor El has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Manor El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Manor El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Manor El?
68.0% of students at Bell Manor El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Manor El?
The largest demographic group at Bell Manor El is Hispanic or Latino at 29.8% of enrollment, in Bedford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Manor El?
Bell Manor El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Manor El rank among schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Manor El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Bedford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd?
Besides Bell Manor El, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd also operates Trinity H S (2,734 students), Bell H S (2,411 students), and Euless J H (1,075 students). See the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd district page for the complete list.