Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)'s student population of 72 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1546 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
86%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)'s ranking?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is ranked #1546 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
72 students attend Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) offer ?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) part of?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is part of Belfonte School District.
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