Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belleair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belleair Elementary School serves the west part of Clearwater, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belleair Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belleair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belleair Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2016 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleair Elementary School's ranking?
Belleair Elementary School is ranked #2016 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Belleair Elementary School often compared to?
Belleair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belcher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Belleair Elementary School?
455 students attend Belleair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Belleair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belleair Elementary School?
Belleair Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belleair Elementary School offer ?
Belleair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belleair Elementary School part of?
Belleair Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
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