There were 885 students enrolled in Bells ISD schools in 2021-22 school year

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

By Grayson Times

Dec 15, 2023

There were 885 students enrolled in Bells ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 2% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 52% of them were boys, and 48% were girls.

Data also shows that the majority of students were white, representing 80.8% of the Bells ISD total enrollment.

Bells ISD roughly covers schools within Grayson County with its main office in Bells.

Among the three schools in Bells ISD, Bells Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 388 students in the 2021-22 school year.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Enrollment in Bells ISD Over 3 Years