Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bell Elementary serves the northeast part of Tyler, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell Elementary School's student population of 540 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3238 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
55%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
13%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Elementary School's ranking?
Bell Elementary School is ranked #3238 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bell Elementary School often compared to?
Bell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
540 students attend Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell Elementary School?
Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bell Elementary School offer ?
Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bell Elementary School part of?
Bell Elementary School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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