Bellfort Early Childhood Center serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Attendance Zone: Bellfort Early Childhood Center serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellfort Early Childhood Center's student population of 313 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bellfort Early Childhood Center is 0.37, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bellfort Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Bellfort Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Garden Villas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
313 students attend Bellfort Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bellfort Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellfort Early Childhood Center offer ?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Bellfort Early Childhood Center part of?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellfort Early Childhood Center located?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Houston.
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