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Enrollment
465
Elementary
DISTRICT 497 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ATHENS ISD·NCES 480887000279
Bel Air Elementary School
215 WILLOWBROOK DR, ATHENS, TX 75751 · (903) 677-6980 · Henderson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL465 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 68% of Texas public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
381 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 65 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 78 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 62 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 60 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 72 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (56) is 22% smaller than its 5th grade class (72).
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within ATHENS ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
49.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +25.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
40.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +16.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 40 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 25 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 16 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 16.0% | 33.0% | 29.0% | 22.0% |
| Mathematics | 14.0% | 26.0% | 24.0% | 36.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 49.0% | 40.0% |
| 2024-25 | 60.0% | 42.0% |
| 2023-24 | 57.0% | 45.0% |
| 2022-23 | 38.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021-22 | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| 2020-21 | 24.0% | 24.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
46.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 46% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 39% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Bel Air Elementary School
Bel Air Elementary School's state test result (46.1% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Elementary School this school | 465 | 81.9% | 46.1% |
| South Athens Elementary School ATHENS | 457 | 78.8% | 45.2% |
| Stafford Elementary School ABILENE | 473 | 85.4% | 40.5% |
| Bowie Elementary School ABILENE | 473 | 86.9% | 32.3% |
| Bonham Elementary School ABILENE | 481 | 77.8% | 34.1% |
| Irving Elementary School CLEBURNE | 405 | 80.2% | 37.9% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bel Air Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Henderson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.1% | #1,835 of 4,401 | #5 of 13 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 40.0% | #2,816 of 4,466 ▼ 404 | #8 of 13 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #2,596 of 4,466 ▼ 1,202 | #7 of 13 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +6.5pp | #1,907 of 3,998 | #7 of 11 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 465 | #2,858 of 4,938 | #3 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #3,472 of 4,622 | #10 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.2% | #1,386 of 4,628 | #3 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.9% | #1,798 of 4,789 | #1 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.4% | #2,264 of 2,838 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
465
+20 (+4%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 534
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 465 | 28.6 | 16.3:1 | 82% (381) |
| 2023-24 | 411 | 31.6 | 13.0:1 | 84% (346) |
| 2022-23 | 453 | 33.4 | 13.6:1 | 83% (375) |
| 2020-21 | 445 | 31 | 14.3:1 | 84% (375) |
| 2017-18 | 502 | 32.9 | 15.3:1 | 81% (406) |
| 2015-16 | 514 | 35 | 14.7:1 | 79% (405) |
| 2010-11 | 612 | 40 | 15.3:1 | 77% (469) |
| 2000-01 | 569 | 39 | 14.6:1 | 56% (317) |
| 1990-91 | 534 | 30 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bel Air Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (502 to 465); teachers down 13% (32.9 to 28.6).
About Bel Air Elementary School
Among the schools in ATHENS, Texas, is Bel Air Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. A total of 465 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 5.
ATHENS ISD has 3,029 students in 5 schools, and Bel Air Elementary School is one of those schools.
Bel Air Elementary School's enrollment is 55% Hispanic. The next largest groups are 29% White, 9% Black, and 6% multiracial. In Henderson County overall, about 15% of residents are Hispanic. Bel Air Elementary School has a diversity index of 60%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school employs the equivalent of 28.6 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 16.3:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, lower than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Bel Air Elementary School is 82%. Across public schools in Henderson County, the average is 66%.
Measured against Texas public elementary schools, Bel Air Elementary School receives a B+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Schools in Texas with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 38.7%. Bel Air Elementary School scores 46.1%.
Henderson County has these Census figures: median household income is about $65,179, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Bel Air Elementary School is among the 32 public schools in Henderson County.
South Athens Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.1 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles. In a group of 9 nearby schools with scores, Bel Air Elementary School ranks 4th on average proficiency.
NCES describes the area around Bel Air Elementary School as Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 465 was 4% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 445. Students per teacher rose from 14.3 in 2020-21 to 16.3 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Bel Air Elementary School may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Henderson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
84,862
Census ACS
Median income
$65,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
11,150 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ATHENS ISD
- Athens High SchoolHigh · 879 students
- Athens Middle SchoolMiddle · 660 students
- Central AthensElementary · 568 students
- South Athens Elementary SchoolElementary · 457 students
Other schools in ATHENS
- Athens High SchoolHigh · 879 students
- Athens Middle SchoolMiddle · 660 students
- Central AthensElementary · 568 students
- South Athens Elementary SchoolElementary · 457 students
Other Bel Air Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 7 states are named Bel Air Elementary. Bel Air Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 8.
- Bel Air ElementaryNEW BRIGHTON, MN · 729 students
- Bel Air ElementaryBel Air, MD · 521 students
- Bel Air ElementaryWoodbridge, VA · 391 students
- BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORFOLK, NE · 333 students
- Bel Air ElementaryBay Point, CA · 328 students
Nearby schools
- South Athens Elementary School1.1 mi · 457
- Central Athens1.3 mi · 568
- Athens High School1.5 mi · 879
- Athens Middle School2.1 mi · 660
- Malakoff Intermediate School8.5 mi · 222
- Malakoff Elementary School9.0 mi · 429
Frequently asked questions
About Bel Air Elementary SchoolHow large is Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School enrolls approximately 465 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School serve?
Bel Air Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Bel Air Elementary School?
Approximately 16.3:1 students per teacher at Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Bel Air Elementary School?
Student demographics at Bel Air Elementary School are roughly 29% White, 55% Hispanic, 9% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Bel Air Elementary School public or private?
Bel Air Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by ATHENS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.