TXPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

BELLS EL — School Profile & District Info

Primary|BELLS, Texas|BELLS ISD

BELLS, TX 75414

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
451
Student:Teacher
13.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
BELLS ISD
Econ. Disadvantaged
45.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
45-49%
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Chronic Absenteeism
0.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
24 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Worse than average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
400
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
28
96% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,726
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,319
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,431
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 55%Local 41%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,053
-4.7% 1yr+27.7% 5yr
Sherman, TX metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.0%
Below 150% poverty line
3.9%
Unemployment rate
16.6%
Uninsured residents
9.8%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
180
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
174
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
39%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
79 (45%)
Speech/Language Impairment
34 (20%)
Other Health Impairment
25 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
14 (8%)
Autism
13 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
6 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

458
Current enrollment
Growing(+16% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about BELLS EL

As of the most recent data, 451 students are enrolled at BELLS EL. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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