BELLS EL

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bells Elementary School, located at 110 Scott Rd in Bells, Texas, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Bells Independent School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction, fostering social-emotional development, and preparing students for their transition into the middle and high school levels. The school is known for being part of a tight-knit, rural district that emphasizes a supportive environment and personalized attention for its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bells Elementary often serves as a central hub for community engagement in the small town of Bells. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and academic achievement, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where students can build the skills necessary for long-term success. For parents and community members, the school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a strong connection between educators, families, and the local student population.

458

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	61
Black	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
354 (77.3%)
Hispanic
61 (13.3%)
Two or More
33 (7.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BELLS ISD
Phone:	(903)965-3601
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77