Bellaire Elementary School (Closed 2023)

108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bellaire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
30-34%
37%
(20-21)
30-34%
42%
(20-21)
20-29%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bellaire Elementary School?
426 students attend Bellaire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bellaire Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellaire Elementary School?
Bellaire Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellaire Elementary School offer ?
Bellaire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bellaire Elementary School part of?
Bellaire Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.

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