Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Denton ISD

Catherine Bell Elementary

601 Villa Paloma Blvd, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (972) 347-7200

C
70 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (C 72).
554students
13.2students per teacher
94%attendance
21stof 27 Denton ISD elementary schools
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CBBCBACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Catherine Bell Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 70

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 66

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 70

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Catherine Bell Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Denton ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level54%
Meets grade level31%
Denton ISD elementary schools: 44.3%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

554students in 2024–25Down 9% from 612 the year before
13.2students per teacher42 full-time teachers
18.8average class sizeDenton ISD elementary schools: 18.7
4.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$62,933average teacher base pay
57.9%from low-income familiesDenton ISD elementary schools: 49%
10.3%English learners
8.1%in gifted & talented
20.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 53.6%White 16.4%Hispanic 15.2%Two or More Races 7.2%Asian 6.7%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Denton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Catherine Bell Elementary.

Opening soonUS 380 six lanes, US 377 to Collin Co.Wrapping up 2026 · 1.1 mi away OpenTarget Little ElmOpened Jul 2026 · 1.2 mi away AnnouncedH-E-B delivery hubDate TBD · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CDorothy Martinez ElementaryDenton ISD · 72 · 0.7 mi BSavannah ElementaryDenton ISD · 81 · 1.3 mi BMiller ElementaryFrisco ISD · 89 · 2.0 mi CDr. Ashley B Glover ElementaryLittle Elm ISD · 72 · 2.0 mi BProvidence ElementaryDenton ISD · 83 · 2.2 mi ARobertson ElementaryFrisco ISD · 91 · 2.4 mi
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Questions about Catherine Bell Elementary

What is Catherine Bell Elementary’s TEA rating?

Catherine Bell Elementary earned a C (70 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (72) in 2025.

What grades does Catherine Bell Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 601 Villa Paloma Blvd in Little Elm.

How many students go to Catherine Bell Elementary?

554 students in 2024–25, down 9% from 612 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Catherine Bell Elementary compare with other Denton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 21st of 27 Denton ISD elementary schools. 7% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Catherine Bell Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.