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Bess Campbell El

1000 Shadow Bend Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479 · (832)223-1300

Type
Elementary
Grades
0–5
Enrollment
454
FTE teachers
32
Student/teacher
14.2:1
District
Lamar CISD

About this school

Bess Campbell EL is a elementary school located in Sugar Land, TX, serving grades 0–5 and approximately 454 students. Operated by Lamar CISD, the campus sits about 22.7 miles from The Houston's newsroom and is part of The Houston's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.2:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Bess Campbell EL is a traditional zoned public school within Lamar CISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Houston publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Sugar Land considering elementary placement, Bess Campbell EL is one of the campuses The Houston regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Bess Campbell EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Bess Campbell EL". For more education coverage, see thehouston.org/schools or browse The Houston's latest reporting at thehouston.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bess Campbell El located?
Bess Campbell El is located at 1000 Shadow Bend Dr in Sugar Land, TX 77479.
What grades does Bess Campbell El serve?
The school serves grades 0 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Bess Campbell El?
Approximately 454 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Bess Campbell El?
Bess Campbell El is part of Lamar CISD (NCES LEA ID: 4826580).
Is Bess Campbell El a charter or magnet school?
Bess Campbell El is a traditional zoned public school within Lamar CISD.

Coverage from The Houston

The Houston covers Sugar Land schools — board meetings, bond elections, ratings releases, academic and athletic news. Subscribe to the latest reporting at thehouston.org/news or /newsletter.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Houston from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-07-22.

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