What grades does BELL'S HILL EL serve?

BELL'S HILL EL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the WACO area.

Where is BELL'S HILL EL located?

BELL'S HILL EL is a urban school in WACO, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at BELL'S HILL EL?

The student-teacher ratio at BELL'S HILL EL is 15.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in WACO, TX?

Schools in WACO include BELL'S HILL EL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the WACO area.

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BELL'S HILL EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|WACO, Texas|WACO ISD

WACO, TX 76706

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

781

Student:Teacher

15.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

WACO ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

96.4%

Phone

(254)754-4171

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

31%

30th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

31%

44th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

2.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

55 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1

Worse than average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

783

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

49.51

98% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,294

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,770

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,742

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 26%Local 51%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$249,036

-1.2% 1yr+31.4% 5yr

Waco, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

14.2%

Uninsured residents

13.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,471

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,384

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

929 (39%)

Speech/Language Impairment

389 (16%)

Other Health Impairment

333 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

304 (13%)

Autism

261 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

104 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

786

Current enrollment

Stable(+7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Student Holiday

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Waco Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Student Holiday No School - Waco Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Waco Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Student Holiday No School - Waco Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Waco Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Student Holiday No School - Waco Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Waco Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Waco Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Waco Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Waco Independent School District	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School - Waco Independent School District	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Waco Independent School District	Event	—