At a glance
Reported students
332
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
390
Bell ES: 332 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Bell ES
Bell ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tulsa. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Tulsa. NCES reports 332 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.4%) and Black (14.5%). English learners represent 32.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bell ES
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic55.4%
- Black14.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tulsa
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mitchell ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Felicitas Mendez Intl School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
Dolores Huerta ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Lanier ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
322 reported students
Grissom ES
Elementary · Grades PK–06
342 reported students
Anderson ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Public schools near Bell ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley ES Elementary · Tulsa | PK–05 | 453 | 0.7 mi |
| Mitchell ES Elementary · Tulsa | PK–05 | 332 | 0.8 mi |
| Owen ES Elementary · Tulsa | PK–05 | 390 | 1.3 mi |
| Lindbergh ES Elementary · Tulsa | PK–05 | 492 | 1.8 mi |
| Hamilton ES Elementary · Tulsa | PK–05 | 303 | 1.9 mi |
| Macarthur ES Elementary · Tulsa | PK–05 | 404 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bell ES
What grades does Bell ES serve?
Bell ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tulsa.
How many students attend Bell ES?
Bell ES reported 332 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 345 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bell ES?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 332 students and 19.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bell ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bell ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tulsa attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bell ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bell ES in?
Bell ES is part of Tulsa, based in Tulsa, OK, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bell ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McKinley ES (0.7 mi), Mitchell ES (0.8 mi), Owen ES (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.