Bel Air Elementary School

501 25th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in ND
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bel Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#151 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bel Air Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bel Air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bel Air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bel Air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bel Air Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
82%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bel Air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bel Air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Bel Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, Bell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
245 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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