Bellfort Early Childhood Center serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellfort Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bellfort Early Childhood Center's student population of 320 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bellfort Early Childhood Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
320 students attend Bellfort Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bellfort Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellfort Early Childhood Center?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellfort Early Childhood Center offer ?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Bellfort Early Childhood Center part of?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellfort Early Childhood Center located?
Bellfort Early Childhood Center is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Houston.
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