- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bells, TX
Bells El
Federal NCES profile for Bells El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480978000447
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bells El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bells · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bells El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bells El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bells, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bells El held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480978000447 · Bells, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 15.3:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bells H S (318 students)
Bells El held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bells El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bells El
458 students
- Bells H S
Bells H S
318 students
- Pritchard J H
Pritchard J H
231 students
What this shows Bells El reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bells El compares
Bells 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
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
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,726
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Bells El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bells Isd reports $11,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bells El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pritchard J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bells El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bells El
How many students attend Bells El?
Bells El has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bells, TX. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bells El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bells 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 Bells El?
43.2% of students at Bells El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bells El?
The largest demographic group at Bells El is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Bells, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bells El?
Bells El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bells El rank among public schools in Bells?
By Resource Investment Index, Bells El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bells, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bells Isd?
Besides Bells El, Bells Isd also operates Bells H S (318 students) and Pritchard J H (231 students). See the Bells Isd district page for the complete list.