Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bel Aire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Aire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bel Aire Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bel Aire Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Aire Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Aire Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Aire Elementary School is ranked #966 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bel Aire Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Aire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack T Farrar Elementary School, East Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Bel Aire Elementary School?
353 students attend Bel Aire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bel Aire Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Aire Elementary School?
Bel Aire Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bel Aire Elementary School offer ?
Bel Aire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bel Aire Elementary School part of?
Bel Aire Elementary School is part of Tullahoma School District.
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