- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellville, TX
Bellville H S
Federal NCES profile for Bellville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480981000449
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellville H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bellville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellville H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellville H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bellville, TX.
School address
District: Bellville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480981000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Bellville H S grew from 698 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 480981000449 · Bellville, TX High · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 16.4:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: O'bryant Pri (563 students)
Bellville H S grew from 698 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bellville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bellville H S
786 students
- O'bryant Pri
O'bryant Pri
563 students
- Bellville J H
Bellville J H
557 students
- O'bryant Int 266
O'bryant Int
266 students
- West End El 143
West End El
143 students
What this shows Bellville H S reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellville H S compares
Bellville H S is a growing 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 46% | 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
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% 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
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$11,866
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Bellville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellville Isd reports $11,866 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'bryant Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellville J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'bryant Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West End El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~786 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellville H S
How many students attend Bellville H S?
Bellville H S has 786 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellville H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellville H S?
33.5% of students at Bellville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellville H S?
The largest demographic group at Bellville H S is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Bellville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellville H S?
Bellville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellville H S rank among public schools in Bellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellville H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bellville, 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 Bellville Isd?
Besides Bellville H S, Bellville Isd also operates O'bryant Pri (563 students), Bellville J H (557 students), and O'bryant Int (266 students). See the Bellville Isd district page for the complete list.