Bel Air Elementary School

215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2774 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
49%
44%
55%
51%
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
32%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX 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 #2774 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bel Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Athens Elementary School, Central Athens, Eustace Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
411 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bel Air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas 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 Athens Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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