Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bel Air Elementary serves the northern part of Pittsburg, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8933 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #8933 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
328 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bel Air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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