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Bell El

12323 SHAFTSBURY DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77031

Ranked 3659 of 5501 in Texas

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Bell El

12323 SHAFTSBURY DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77031

Ranked 3659 of 5501 in Texas

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About Bell El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 47% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
564
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.48%
Asian 1.77%
Hispanic 72.7%
Black 22.16%
Two+ Races 0.53%
Native Am. 0.35%
White
2.48%
Asian
1.77%
Hispanic
72.7%
Black
22.16%
Two+ Races
0.53%
Native Am.
0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 564
48.4%
273 Female
51.6%
291 Male

Student Population

564 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

564 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bell El Contact Information

Address

12323 SHAFTSBURY DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77031

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Phone

(281) 983-2800

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TOP 3659 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bell El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bell Elementary is celebrating the successful switch to a new way of teaching that focuses on rotating small groups and giving each student personalized help. The school recently held a "Family Math Night" where parents and kids played fun, logical games to help them feel better about math. Teachers still want to make sure that every child can reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming environment.

FAQ

Q1. Has the state recently recognized the Bell El fine arts department for its high-quality teaching?

Ans. The Texas Art Education Association named Bell El as one of the 2025 Districts of Distinction.

Q2. Does Bell El put on a science fair every year for kids in grades three through five?

Ans. Bell El has a Science and Engineering Fair every year where students show off their original research and creative ways to solve problems.

Q3. What kinds of counseling services are there to help Bell El students with their social and emotional health?

Ans. Bell El has full-time counselors who help students one-on-one, in groups, and in the classroom learn about emotional intelligence.

Q4. Are there any clubs at Bell El for students who like to garden or care about the environment?

Ans. At Bell El, there is an environmental club where students learn about sustainability by working in the school garden.

Q5. What kinds of technology do Bell El students have access to for their daily schoolwork?

Ans. Bell El gives each student their own Chromebook to help them learn online, do research projects, and use interactive educational software.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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