Bell Elementary

Summary:

Bell Elementary is a public elementary school in Tyler, Texas, serving 533 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Tyler Independent School District, which is ranked 501 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bell Elementary has shown fluctuating academic performance on STAAR assessments, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. In 2023-2024, the school outperformed the Tyler ISD and Texas state averages in 3rd and 5th grade reading, but underperformed in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math. The school's performance on STAAR assessments for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, has been mixed. Bell Elementary's statewide ranking has varied significantly, ranging from 1,082 out of 4,578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 2,645 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the SchoolDigger rating system has also fluctuated, with the school earning 1 to 4 stars out of 5 in different years.

Compared to nearby schools, Caldwell Arts Academy and Woods Elementary stand out as high-performing, consistently outperforming Bell Elementary and the district/state averages on STAAR assessments. In contrast, schools like Peete Elementary and Douglas Elementary have struggled academically, with lower proficiency rates compared to Bell Elementary. Despite these challenges, Bell Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.7 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a focus on providing more individualized support and resources for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1409 Hankerson St
       Tyler, TX  75701-4521


(903) 262-1820

District: Tyler Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2645th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,563 Help


Students who attend Bell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hubbard Middle
High:    Tyler Legacy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.1%
African American:
27.8%
White:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bell Elementary ranks worse than 56.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.1%), African American (27.8%), White (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Elementary is 14.7, which is the 7th best among 17 elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell Elementary is $10,563, which is the 5th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bell Elementary 2645th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tyler Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tyler Independent School District (Isd) 501st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.97 311th 3465 91.0%
2005 73.90 754th 3475 78.3%
2006 72.57 872nd 3476 74.9%
2007 58.28 1780th 3724 52.2%
2008 55.86 1895th 3768 49.7%
2009 49.68 2271st 3884 41.5%
2010 39.35 2863rd 3937 27.3%
2011 33.43 3240th 4095 20.9%
2012 54.61 2015th 4206 52.1%
2013 29.87 3402nd 4221 19.4%
2014 33.47 3233rd 4260 24.1%
2015 50.98 2269th 4320 47.5%
2016 26.18 3464th 4286 19.2%
2017 36.42 2747th 4329 36.5%
2018 39.34 2595th 4359 40.5%
2019 55.79 1722nd 4479 61.6%
2021 70.76 1082nd 4578 76.4%
2022 50.16 2145th 4581 53.2%
2023 47.93 2302nd 4647 50.5%
2024 42.96 2645th 4675 43.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.63 928th 3226 71.2%
2019 63.17 912th 3333 72.6%
2021 70.40 607th 3446 82.4%
2022 70.21 689th 3487 80.2%
2023 56.07 1356th 3556 61.9%
2024 48.52 1723rd 3638 52.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.46 2127th 3558 40.2%
2019 52.72 1270th 3684 65.5%
2021 69.95 564th 3799 85.2%
2022 50.10 1568th 3952 60.3%
2023 44.89 1964th 4086 51.9%
2024 76.50 558th 4261 86.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.57 2325th 4264 45.5%
2019 67.03 963rd 4309 77.7%
2021 81.47 387th 4451 91.3%
2022 63.37 1281st 4477 71.4%
2023 58.13 1644th 4521 63.6%
2024 56.50 1761st 4560 61.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.80 2889th 4306 32.9%
2019 55.99 1721st 4348 60.4%
2021 67.14 1186th 4499 73.6%
2022 55.16 1836th 4561 59.7%
2023 41.21 2718th 4588 40.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.18 1634th 3106 47.4%
2019 63.94 1243rd 3184 61.0%
2021 73.97 726th 3006 75.8%
2022 54.11 1686th 2958 43.0%
2023 56.67 1636th 2980 45.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.53 1588th 4240 62.5%
2019 60.76 1293rd 4295 69.9%
2021 64.60 979th 4331 77.4%
2022 60.35 1396th 4461 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.25 2239th 4319 48.2%
2019 51.90 1894th 4357 56.5%
2021 71.78 1011th 4498 77.5%
2022 45.66 2401st 4563 47.4%
2023 53.28 1949th 4585 57.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 1451st 2483 41.6%
2019 57.77 853rd 2515 66.1%
2021 63.26 612th 2444 75.0%
2022 44.41 1290th 2421 46.7%
2023 55.96 882nd 2443 63.9%
2024 63.25 666th 2421 72.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.94 1998th 4168 52.1%
2019 60.93 1326th 4188 68.3%
2021 73.42 748th 4329 82.7%
2022 62.34 1316th 4376 69.9%
2023 45.82 2367th 4401 46.2%
2024 50.76 2053rd 4431 53.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.28 1135th 3127 63.7%
2019 52.93 1464th 3142 53.4%
2021 82.97 289th 3082 90.6%
2022 54.83 1384th 3082 55.1%
2023 54.85 1415th 3106 54.4%
2024 49.14 1650th 3078 46.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 40 1 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 380
1989 298 50 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 312 56 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 385
1991 281 48 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 290 55 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 307 48 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 299 55 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 239 57 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 239 57 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 242 71 3 63 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1998 232 89 2 61 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 221 99 3 64 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 180 132 2 68 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 181 152 0 85 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 162 172 0 100 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 162 172 0 100 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 153 148 1 115 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 161 169 1 132 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 164 159 1 133 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 160 157 3 204 4 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 145 163 4 205 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2009 151 185 5 211 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 147 185 3 213 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 115 153 2 229 1 0 12 0 512
2012 108 147 1 231 2 0 13 0 502
2013 77 144 1 220 3 0 8 0 453
2014 74 135 1 231 2 0 12 0 455
2015 82 129 1 234 0 0 8 0 454
2016 93 133 2 262 0 0 11 0 501
2017 98 118 3 256 0 0 10 0 485
2018 78 115 9 241 0 0 11 0 454
2019 76 114 6 184 0 1 11 0 392
2020 88 137 6 218 1 0 21 0 471
2021 80 145 4 247 2 0 18 0 496
2022 65 149 4 296 1 0 20 0 535
2023 65 147 3 290 1 0 27 0 533
2024 61 141 1 275 2 0 28 0 508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 19.0 20.0 n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a n/a
1990 385 20.0 19.2 n/a
1991 349 20.2 17.2 n/a
1992 361 21.2 17.0 16.9
1993 384 23.0 16.7 24.5
1994 383 24.7 15.5 20.6
1995 347 23.9 14.5 23.9
1996 347 23.9 14.5 23.9
1997 380 24.5 15.5 29.2
1998 385 23.4 16.5 36.6
1999 387 25.0 15.5 37
2000 382 26.7 14.3 37.2
2001 419 28.4 14.8 46.3
2002 436 29.2 14.9 51.6
2003 436 29.2 14.9 51.6
2004 419 30.4 13.8 50.4
2005 464 32.4 14.3 58.2
2006 461 32.5 14.2 57
2007 528 33.1 16.0 64.6
2008 519 36.1 14.4 65.5
2009 553 37.3 14.8 65.6
2010 549 37.6 14.5 68.5
2011 512 36.4 14.0 71.1
2012 502 33.0 15.1 73.5
2013 453 32.4 13.9 77.5
2014 455 31.1 14.5 76.9
2015 454 30.0 15.1 79.1
2016 501 33.0 15.1 76.6
2017 485 33.8 14.3 74.8
2018 454 28.0 16.1 79.5
2019 392 27.0 14.4 82.1
2020 471 31.4 14.9 81.5
2021 496 34.3 14.4 84.5
2022 535 34.0 15.7 88.2
2023 533 36.6 14.5 88.4
2024 508 34.5 14.7 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 19.0 20.0 n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a n/a
1990 385 20.0 19.2 n/a
1991 349 20.2 17.2 n/a
1992 361 21.2 17.0 16.9
1993 384 23.0 16.7 24.5
1994 383 24.7 15.5 20.6
1995 347 23.9 14.5 23.9
1996 347 23.9 14.5 23.9
1997 380 24.5 15.5 29.2
1998 385 23.4 16.5 36.6
1999 387 25.0 15.5 37
2000 382 26.7 14.3 37.2
2001 419 28.4 14.8 46.3
2002 436 29.2 14.9 51.6
2003 436 29.2 14.9 51.6
2004 419 30.4 13.8 50.4
2005 464 32.4 14.3 58.2
2006 461 32.5 14.2 57
2007 528 33.1 16.0 64.6
2008 519 36.1 14.4 65.5
2009 553 37.3 14.8 65.6
2010 549 37.6 14.5 68.5
2011 512 36.4 14.0 71.1
2012 502 33.0 15.1 73.5
2013 453 32.4 13.9 77.5
2014 455 31.1 14.5 76.9
2015 454 30.0 15.1 79.1
2016 501 33.0 15.1 76.6
2017 485 33.8 14.3 74.8
2018 454 28.0 16.1 79.5
2019 392 27.0 14.4 82.1
2020 471 31.4 14.9 81.5
2021 496 34.3 14.4 84.5
2022 535 34.0 15.7 88.2
2023 533 36.6 14.5 88.4
2024 508 34.5 14.7 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,379 (13.5%) $8,851 (86.5%) $10,230
2020 $1,625 (16.2%) $8,387 (83.8%) $10,011
2021 $1,970 (18.7%) $8,592 (81.3%) $10,563

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1722nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2302nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bell Elementary)3943
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))3445
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bell Elementary)4330
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bell Elementary)5139
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bell Elementary)5742
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bell Elementary)4864
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4554
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bell Elementary)6650
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))5745
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bell Elementary)3535
   5th Grade Science (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392533
 36%
African American114147
 28.9%
American Indian01
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic184290
 57.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7665
 14.5%
Two or More Races1127
 145.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%88.4%
 6.2%


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Students at Bell Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 28% African American, 12% White, 6% Two or more races.

Bell Elementary ranks 2645th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 508 students attended Bell Elementary.

Students who attend Bell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hubbard Middle
High : Tyler Legacy High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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