CATHERINE BELL EL

601 VILLA PALOMA BLVD
LITTLE ELM, TX 75068

www.dentonisd.org/belles

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Catherine Bell Elementary School is a public school located in Little Elm, Texas, serving students within the Denton Independent School District. Situated at 601 Villa Paloma Blvd, the school is part of a growing suburban community and is designed to provide foundational education for children in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. As a member of the Denton ISD network, it operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive learning environment focused on academic achievement, character development, and student growth.

The school is typical of those within the Denton ISD, emphasizing community involvement and the integration of technology and modern curriculum standards to prepare students for middle school. Families residing in the area benefit from the school's commitment to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to pursue both academic and extracurricular interests. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school events and initiatives.

560

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATHERINE BELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	86
Black	299
Asian	38
Two or More	40
American Indian	5

Black
299 (53.4%)
White
92 (16.4%)
Hispanic
86 (15.4%)
Two or More
40 (7.1%)
Asian
38 (6.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)

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:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(972)347-7200
Website:	http://www.dentonisd.org/belles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 54

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 89