Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 97% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)95%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)97%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
25%
36%
White
56%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
438 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
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