Bel Air Elementary School serves 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 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
36%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
34%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
63%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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