Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
6%
33%
White
74%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
532 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.
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