BELL'S HILL EL

bellshill.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bell’s Hill Elementary School, located in Waco, Texas, is a neighborhood campus serving the Waco Independent School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while catering to the diverse needs of its local community. By prioritizing student growth and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels and beyond.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to active communication with families and stakeholders, ensuring that parents remain informed about academic programs, campus events, and school resources. As part of the Waco ISD system, Bell’s Hill utilizes district-wide curricula and initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional development and intellectual curiosity.

786

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL'S HILL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	728
Black	41
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
728 (92.6%)
Black
41 (5.2%)
White
13 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)754-4171
Website:	http://bellshill.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	739
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 102

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 119