Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1574 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
71%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #1574 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bel Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antietam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
418 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bel Air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia 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 Prince William County School District.
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