Belle Air Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Belle Air Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Belle Air Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belle Air Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Belle Air Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3573 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
22%
Hawaiian
13%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Air Elementary School's ranking?
Belle Air Elementary School is ranked #3573 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Belle Air Elementary School often compared to?
Belle Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portola 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 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Belle Air Elementary School?
244 students attend Belle Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Belle Air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Air Elementary School?
Belle Air Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Belle Air Elementary School offer ?
Belle Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Belle Air Elementary School part of?
Belle Air Elementary School is part of San Bruno Park Elementary School District.
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