Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND 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 #151 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Bel Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, Bell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
286 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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