- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Bell's Hill El
Federal NCES profile for Bell's Hill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484428005030
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell's Hill El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #26 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell's Hill El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell's Hill El ranks #26 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bell's Hill El held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 484428005030 · Waco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 15.7:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Bell's Hill El held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bell's Hill El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- This school
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- Lake Air Monte 734
Lake Air Montessori School
734 students
What this shows Bell's Hill El reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell's Hill El compares
Bell's Hill 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 786 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
African American 5.2%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Bell's Hill El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell's Hill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Air Montessori School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell's Hill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bell's Hill El
How many students attend Bell's Hill El?
Bell's Hill El has 786 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell's Hill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell's Hill El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell's Hill El?
91.4% of students at Bell's Hill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell's Hill El?
The largest demographic group at Bell's Hill El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Waco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell's Hill El?
Bell's Hill 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's Hill El rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell's Hill El ranks #26 of 32 schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides Bell's Hill El, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), University H S (1,752 students), and Tennyson Middle (963 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.