Serving 1,179 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bellevue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bellevue Elementary School's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellevue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
5%
Black
41%
47%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue Elementary School's ranking?
Bellevue Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bellevue Elementary School often compared to?
Bellevue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longleaf Elementary School, Sumrall Elementary School, Moselle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bellevue Elementary School?
1,179 students attend Bellevue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bellevue Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellevue Elementary School?
Bellevue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bellevue Elementary School offer ?
Bellevue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bellevue Elementary School part of?
Bellevue Elementary School is part of Lamar County School District.
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