Bellaire Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bellaire Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellaire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bellaire Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bellaire Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bellaire Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7067 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%

Black
n/a
13%

White
2%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellaire Elementary School's ranking?
Bellaire Elementary School is ranked #7067 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bellaire Elementary School?
492 students attend Bellaire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bellaire Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellaire Elementary School?
Bellaire Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 Harlandale Independent School District.
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