Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bellaire Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellaire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bellaire Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Bellaire Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellaire Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
27%
41%
White
52%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellaire Elementary School's ranking?
Bellaire Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bellaire Elementary School often compared to?
Bellaire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bellaire Elementary School?
395 students attend Bellaire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bellaire Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellaire Elementary School?
Bellaire Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellaire Elementary School offer ?
Bellaire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellaire Elementary School part of?
Bellaire Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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