- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Carroll Bell El
Federal NCES profile for Carroll Bell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482247002253
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll Bell El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #228 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll Bell El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Bell El ranks #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Harlandale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482247002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
410 on latest CCD 482247002253 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 17.1:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlandale H S (1,652 students)
Resource Investment Index #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carroll Bell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlandale H S
Harlandale H S
1,652 students
- Mccollum H S
Mccollum H S
1,502 students
- Harlandale Mid
Harlandale Middle
732 students
- V M Adams El
V M Adams El
732 students
- H W Schulze El
H W Schulze El
726 students
- This school 410
Carroll Bell El
410 students
What this shows Carroll Bell El reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll Bell El compares
Carroll Bell El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$13,311
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlandale Isd reports $13,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll Bell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlandale H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccollum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlandale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| V M Adams El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H W Schulze El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll Bell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll Bell El
How many students attend Carroll Bell El?
Carroll Bell El has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Bell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Bell El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll Bell El?
87.1% of students at Carroll Bell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll Bell El?
Carroll Bell El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Carroll Bell El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Bell El ranks #228 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlandale Isd?
Besides Carroll Bell El, Harlandale Isd also operates Harlandale H S (1,652 students), Mccollum H S (1,502 students), and Harlandale Middle (732 students). See the Harlandale Isd district page for the complete list.