- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bells, TX
Bells H S
Federal NCES profile for Bells H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480978000448
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bells H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bells · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bells H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bells H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bells, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bells H S held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480978000448 · Bells, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11.4:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bells El (458 students)
Bells H S held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bells H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bells El
Bells El
458 students
- This school
Bells H S
318 students
- Pritchard J H
Pritchard J H
231 students
What this shows Bells H S reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bells H S compares
Bells 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Bells H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pritchard J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bells H S'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 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bells H S
How many students attend Bells H S?
Bells H S has 318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bells, TX. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bells H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bells H S is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bells H S?
29.1% of students at Bells H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bells H S?
The largest demographic group at Bells H S is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Bells, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bells H S?
Bells H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Bells?
By Resource Investment Index, Bells H S ranks #2 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 H S, Bells Isd also operates Bells El (458 students) and Pritchard J H (231 students). See the Bells Isd district page for the complete list.