Bel-air Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel-air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bel-air Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bel-air Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
66%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 21% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Bel-air Elementary School?
271 students attend Bel-air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bel-air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel-air Elementary School?
Bel-air Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico 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 Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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