Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 97% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)95%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)97%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
25%
36%
White
56%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
438 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bel Air Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
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