- BELL EL reported a higher students per counselor than BEST EL (519:1 vs. 336:1).
- BEST EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BELL EL (182 vs. 107).
- BELL EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BEST EL (46 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BEST EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BELL EL (182 vs. 107).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BELL EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BEST EL (46 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BEST EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BELL EL (8 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
BELL EL reported a higher students per counselor than BEST EL (519:1 vs. 336:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
BEST EL
$13,387.66
BELL EL
$13,072.16
Local revenue share
BEST EL
38.5%
BELL EL
66.8%
State revenue share
BEST EL
39.1%
BELL EL
7%
Federal revenue share
BEST EL
22.5%
BELL EL
26.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BEST EL
28.3%
BELL EL
25.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Harris County
$73,104
Harris County
$73,104
Poverty rate
Harris County
15.9%
Harris County
15.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Harris County
33.8%
Harris County
33.8%
Unemployment rate
Harris County
4.4%
Harris County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.