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Bell El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
12323 Shaftsbury Dr, Houston, TX 77031 · (281) 983-2800 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
539
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Bell El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency13%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 41.8%
Location
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12323 Shaftsbury Dr, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K80
Kindergarten77
Grade 173
Grade 275
Grade 387
Grade 475
Grade 572
Enrollment over time
613’20
585’21
548’22
564’23
539’24
Down 12.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 75%Black 20%White 2%Two or more races 1%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.