BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BELL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 734 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, BELL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BELL ELementary School (officially known as Alexander BELL ELementary) is a public school located in the Fondren Southwest area of Houston, Texas, operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education aligned with the district's standards and curriculum goals.
As part of the HISD system, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and academic growth. Because it is located at 12323 Shaftsbury Dr., the school serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the area, offering resources and educational opportunities consistent with the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District. For specific details regarding enrollment, campus programs, or current academic performance, you can visit their official page on the district website at [www.houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org).
For more information, contact BELL EL at (281) 983-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77031-3123
(281) 983-2800
http://www.houstonisd.org
BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 734 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 734
- Teachers:
- 45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 734 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.8%
- Black or African American
- 27.2%
- White
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.