BELL EL

www.houstonisd.org

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bell Elementary School (officially known as Alexander Bell Elementary) is a public school located in the Fondren Southwest area of Houston, Texas, operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education aligned with the district's standards and curriculum goals.

As part of the HISD system, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and academic growth. Because it is located at 12323 Shaftsbury Dr., the school serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the area, offering resources and educational opportunities consistent with the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District. For specific details regarding enrollment, campus programs, or current academic performance, you can visit their official page on the district website at [www.houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org).

539

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	404
Black	106
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
404 (75.0%)
Black
106 (19.7%)
White
13 (2.4%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(281)983-2800
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 80

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 72