Bell's Hill El vs Provident Heights El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell's Hill El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Provident Heights El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Bell's Hill El Waco, Texas | Provident Heights El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2716 of 4,686 | #3294 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31853 of 50,301 | #35873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 786 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell's Hill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 34.1).
- •Bell's Hill El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bell's Hill El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Provident Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 95.5%).
- •Provident Heights El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Bell's Hill El is the larger school with 786 students compared with 383.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell's Hill El better than Provident Heights El?
On the Success Index (US), Bell's Hill El ranks higher (40.1 vs 34.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell's Hill El and Provident Heights El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell's Hill El: 786. Provident Heights El: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell's Hill El and Provident Heights El rank in Texas?
Bell's Hill El is 2716th of 4,686 and Provident Heights El is 3294th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).