Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bell Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#4419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Elementary School's ranking?
Bell Elementary School is ranked #4419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bell Elementary School often compared to?
Bell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bell Elementary School?
564 students attend Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bell Elementary School located?
Bell Elementary School is located in the Brays Oaks neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Brays Oaks.
School Reviews
5 2/3/2014
i love this school exept the music teacher
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