Bel Air Elementary School

1800 5th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 723 students in grades 1-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#330 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
57%
46%
61%
51%
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #330 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bel Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
723 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Mounds View Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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