- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Bellfort Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Bellfort Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364007940
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellfort Early Childhood Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #150 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellfort Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellfort Early Childhood Center ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Bellfort Early Childhood Center shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 482364007940 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 17.4:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Bellfort Early Childhood Center shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bellfort Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 313
Bellfort Early Childhood Center
313 students
What this shows Bellfort Early Childhood Center reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellfort Early Childhood Center compares
Bellfort Early Childhood Center 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,072
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
African American 21.1%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Bellfort Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellfort Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellfort Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellfort Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellfort Early Childhood Center is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
98.3% of students at Bellfort Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Bellfort Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bellfort Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellfort Early Childhood Center ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Bellfort Early Childhood Center, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.