Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel-air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bel-air Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All Bengals at Bel-Air have PAW Power! We are responsible, respectful, caring, and safe.
School Rankings
Bel-air Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel-air Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
73%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
8%
19%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel-air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel-air Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bel-air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel-air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hodgin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bel-air Elementary School?
254 students attend Bel-air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bel-air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% 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 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bel-air Elementary School offer ?
Bel-air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel-air Elementary School part of?
Bel-air Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Bel-air Elementary School located?
Bel-air Elementary School is located in the McKinley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in McKinley.
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