Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carroll 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carroll Bell Elementary School's ranking?
Carroll Bell Elementary School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carroll Bell Elementary School?
410 students attend Carroll Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Carroll Bell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carroll Bell Elementary School?
Carroll Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carroll Bell Elementary School offer ?
Carroll Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carroll Bell Elementary School part of?
Carroll Bell Elementary School is part of Harlandale Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carroll Bell Elementary School located?
Carroll Bell Elementary School is located in the Harlandale neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in Harlandale.
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