Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Belfonte Bell Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Adair County district in Stilwell, OK, encompassing approximately 75.6 square miles. The zone extends up to 21.4 miles from the school, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)'s student population of 57 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1530 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
82%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)'s ranking?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is ranked #1530 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) often compared to?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)is often viewed alongside schools like Watts Elementary School, Cave Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
57 students attend Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) offer ?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) part of?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is part of Belfonte School District.
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