- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellville, TX
Bellville J H
Federal NCES profile for Bellville J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480981000450
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellville J H earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bellville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellville J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellville J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bellville, TX.
School address
District: Bellville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480981000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bellville J H held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480981000450 · Bellville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellville H S (786 students)
Bellville J H held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.3 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bellville J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellville H S
Bellville H S
786 students
- O'bryant Pri
O'bryant Pri
563 students
- This school
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 J H reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellville J H compares
Bellville J H 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
79
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Bellville J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O'bryant Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellville J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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 middle 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellville J H
How many students attend Bellville J H?
Bellville J H has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellville J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellville J H is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Bellville J H?
42.1% of students at Bellville J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellville J H?
The largest demographic group at Bellville J H is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Bellville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellville J H?
Bellville J H has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Bellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellville J H ranks #1 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 J H, Bellville Isd also operates Bellville H S (786 students), O'bryant Pri (563 students), and O'bryant Int (266 students). See the Bellville Isd district page for the complete list.