- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Elm, TX
Catherine Bell El
Federal NCES profile for Catherine Bell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674013270
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catherine Bell El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Little Elm · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Catherine Bell El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine Bell El ranks #4 of 5 schools in Little Elm, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Catherine Bell El shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 481674013270 · Little Elm, TX Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 11.2:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Catherine Bell El shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Catherine Bell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 560
Catherine Bell El
560 students
What this shows Catherine Bell El reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catherine Bell El compares
Catherine Bell El is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$11,484
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Catherine Bell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catherine Bell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catherine Bell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catherine Bell El
How many students attend Catherine Bell El?
Catherine Bell El has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Elm, TX. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine Bell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine Bell El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Catherine Bell El?
46.3% of students at Catherine Bell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catherine Bell El?
The largest demographic group at Catherine Bell El is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Little Elm, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catherine Bell El?
Catherine Bell El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Catherine Bell El rank among schools in Little Elm?
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine Bell El ranks #4 of 5 schools in Little Elm, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Elm on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Catherine Bell El, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.