Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bells Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bells Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bells, TX, covering approximately 58.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a driving time of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bells Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
458 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bells Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bells Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1008 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Bells Elementary School's ranking?
Bells Elementary School is ranked #1008 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bells Elementary School often compared to?
Bells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, O'dell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bells Elementary School?
458 students attend Bells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bells Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bells Elementary School?
Bells Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bells Elementary School offer ?
Bells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bells Elementary School part of?
Bells Elementary School is part of Bells Independent School District.
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