#3472 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#37018 of 50,301 nationally
About Bell El
Bell El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 539 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3472nd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 539.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Bell El ranks 356th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bell El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bell El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gross El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 2.1 km away
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,051 students · 2.1 km away
Welch Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students · 2.2 km away
Step Charter III
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
76 students · 2.3 km away
Step Charter El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students · 2.6 km away
Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy
Meadows Place · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
190 students · 3.0 km away
Valley West El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students · 3.1 km away
Best El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
655 students · 3.1 km away
Missouri City Middle
Missouri City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students · 3.2 km away
Klentzman Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
833 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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539 students
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539 students
Liberty El
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539 students
Minett El
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539 students
Wake Village El
Wake Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Rock Prairie El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell El a good school?
Bell El has a Success Index (US) of 32.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3472 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bell El rank in Texas?
Bell El ranks #3472 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #37018 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bell El?
Bell El had 539 students in 2025.
Is Bell El a elementary school or a high school?
Bell El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bell El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bell El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.