Bel Air Elementary

Summary:

Bel Air Elementary is a public elementary school in New Brighton, Minnesota, serving 722 students in grades 1-5. As part of the highly-ranked Mounds View Public School District, Bel Air consistently performs above state and district averages in academic proficiency, particularly in Math.

Bel Air Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 59.14% White, 12.33% African American, 9.97% Hispanic, 9.42% Asian, and 8.73% two or more races. The school's performance across different racial subgroups is generally strong, indicating a focus on equity and inclusion. However, the lower performance of Hispanic students and English Language Learners suggests an area for improvement. Additionally, the school's low rankings for Special Education students is a concern that the school and district should prioritize.

Compared to nearby schools, Bel Air Elementary outperforms Valentine Hills Elementary in both academic performance and racial diversity. In contrast, schools in the Columbia Heights Public School District have significantly lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low-income and minority backgrounds. Global Academy, a public charter school in the area, demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Reading, but has a student population that is predominantly African American.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 1800 5th St NW
       New Brighton, MN  55112-6501


(651) 621-6300

District: Mounds View Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,365 Help


Students who attend Bel Air Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Highview Middle School
High:    Irondale Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.1%
African American:
12.3%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bel Air Elementary ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Mounds View Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), African American (12.3%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary is 13.9. 6 elementary schools in the Mounds View Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bel Air Elementary is $12,365. 6 elementary schools in the Mounds View Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bel Air Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bel Air Elementary 252nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Bel Air Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mounds View Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mounds View Public School District 105th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bel Air Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.32 261st 674 61.3%
2004 57.65 329th 676 51.3%
2005 62.45 262nd 685 61.8%
2006 67.79 226th 756 70.1%
2007 68.52 223rd 777 71.3%
2008 62.26 328th 781 58.0%
2009 50.76 260th 434 40.1%
2010 60.27 376th 803 53.2%
2011 56.83 431st 814 47.1%
2012 63.71 342nd 820 58.3%
2013 65.65 307th 824 62.7%
2014 69.29 260th 826 68.5%
2015 63.34 343rd 840 59.2%
2016 67.46 293rd 848 65.4%
2017 65.37 326th 853 61.8%
2018 69.81 262nd 847 69.1%
2019 69.26 269th 870 69.1%
2021 68.00 279th 869 67.9%
2022 72.92 234th 858 72.7%
2023 64.34 315th 845 62.7%
2024 70.37 252nd 881 71.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 29th 98 70.4%
2019 38.18 68th 96 29.2%
2022 69.77 28th 87 67.8%
2023 67.30 23rd 77 70.1%
2024 72.74 18th 81 77.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.55 164th 242 32.2%
2019 32.56 182nd 239 23.8%
2021 74.18 22nd 175 87.4%
2022 63.27 55th 256 78.5%
2023 29.24 222nd 276 19.6%
2024 58.01 82nd 303 72.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.74 241st 463 47.9%
2019 52.22 256th 515 50.3%
2021 83.81 33rd 417 92.1%
2022 58.39 186th 500 62.8%
2023 34.30 371st 524 29.2%
2024 22.24 477th 572 16.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.66 410th 728 43.7%
2019 54.60 347th 740 53.1%
2021 41.66 429th 683 37.2%
2022 61.99 223rd 663 66.4%
2023 37.69 519th 774 32.9%
2024 53.83 368th 793 53.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.32 291st 774 62.4%
2019 72.01 205th 787 74.0%
2021 72.21 192nd 783 75.5%
2022 73.62 190th 799 76.2%
2023 69.76 237th 787 69.9%
2024 72.29 205th 809 74.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.57 221st 779 71.6%
2019 63.44 320th 798 59.9%
2021 59.01 341st 784 56.5%
2022 67.97 260th 808 67.8%
2023 54.78 390th 799 51.2%
2024 64.35 285th 826 65.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.24 29th 134 78.4%
2019 86.34 23rd 136 83.1%
2022 85.19 26th 131 80.2%
2023 69.39 43rd 128 66.4%
2024 67.77 48th 154 68.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.83 79th 266 70.3%
2019 73.98 57th 283 79.9%
2021 54.50 93rd 227 59.0%
2022 58.33 98th 282 65.2%
2023 53.46 118th 279 57.7%
2024 74.53 58th 310 81.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.95 77th 220 65.0%
2019 62.84 59th 219 73.1%
2022 49.08 97th 209 53.6%
2023 33.41 145th 214 32.2%
2024 46.69 126th 249 49.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bel Air Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.86 93rd 712 86.9%
2019 76.90 115th 722 84.1%
2021 76.94 114th 710 83.9%
2022 79.39 97th 725 86.6%
2023 64.64 221st 712 69.0%
2024 67.92 201st 730 72.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bel Air Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bel Air Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 578 6 36 9 12 n/a n/a 0 641
1989 589 3 32 10 7 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 561 12 31 14 8 n/a n/a 0 626
1991 509 8 25 10 4 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 554 8 29 10 6 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 538 11 41 12 9 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 528 16 33 10 14 n/a n/a 0 601
1995 500 32 47 9 13 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 500 32 47 9 13 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 492 42 28 10 14 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 497 49 45 15 10 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 496 65 45 20 8 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 483 89 44 18 10 n/a n/a 0 644
2001 468 114 40 23 10 n/a n/a 0 655
2002 408 100 32 41 8 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 408 100 32 41 8 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 348 96 27 41 6 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 335 99 30 36 14 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 479 106 56 26 8 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 451 100 62 39 8 n/a n/a 0 660
2008 441 108 60 44 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2009 436 90 56 47 3 n/a n/a 0 632
2010 452 107 52 50 2 n/a n/a 0 663
2011 446 83 48 66 3 0 29 0 675
2012 478 98 56 77 4 0 29 0 742
2013 501 107 63 86 1 0 36 0 794
2014 452 107 59 92 4 0 49 0 763
2015 370 93 44 81 4 0 52 0 644
2016 389 113 40 91 3 0 56 0 692
2017 396 123 39 91 0 0 51 0 700
2018 413 125 39 82 1 0 60 0 720
2019 417 127 51 65 4 0 55 0 719
2020 455 121 45 67 4 0 47 0 739
2021 436 112 48 73 3 0 60 0 732
2022 427 98 57 68 4 0 62 0 716
2023 427 89 68 72 3 0 63 0 722

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bel Air Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 34.2 18.7 8.7
1989 641 34.7 18.4 9.8
1990 626 38.6 16.2 10.2
1991 556 35.7 15.5 13.7
1992 607 37.8 16.0 19.8
1993 611 35.2 17.4 14.4
1994 601 34.0 17.7 13.8
1995 601 0.0 0.0 17.1
1996 601 0.0 0.0 17.1
1997 586 35.0 16.7 22.2
1998 616 n/a 0.0 21.1
1999 634 43.1 14.7 22.2
2000 644 43.2 14.9 29.8
2001 655 39.9 16.4 34.5
2002 589 38.7 15.2 39
2003 589 38.7 15.2 39
2004 518 40.7 12.7 39
2005 514 29.9 17.2 41.6
2006 675 40.8 16.5 28.3
2007 660 36.9 17.9 35.5
2008 656 37.2 17.6 36.1
2009 632 39.0 16.2 35
2010 663 39.9 16.5 41.6
2011 675 42.9 15.7 39.4
2012 742 46.0 16.1 41.6
2013 794 49.6 15.9 39.9
2014 763 49.3 15.4 43
2015 644 46.0 14.0 43.6
2016 692 48.0 14.4 40.6
2017 700 44.6 15.6 39.9
2018 720 46.3 15.5 37.8
2019 719 46.1 15.5 35.7
2020 739 44.1 16.7 32.3
2021 732 45.9 15.9 32.9
2022 716 46.7 15.3 32
2023 722 51.6 13.9 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bel Air Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 34.2 18.7 8.7
1989 641 34.7 18.4 9.8
1990 626 38.6 16.2 10.2
1991 556 35.7 15.5 13.7
1992 607 37.8 16.0 19.8
1993 611 35.2 17.4 14.4
1994 601 34.0 17.7 13.8
1995 601 0.0 0.0 17.1
1996 601 0.0 0.0 17.1
1997 586 35.0 16.7 22.2
1998 616 n/a 0.0 21.1
1999 634 43.1 14.7 22.2
2000 644 43.2 14.9 29.8
2001 655 39.9 16.4 34.5
2002 589 38.7 15.2 39
2003 589 38.7 15.2 39
2004 518 40.7 12.7 39
2005 514 29.9 17.2 41.6
2006 675 40.8 16.5 28.3
2007 660 36.9 17.9 35.5
2008 656 37.2 17.6 36.1
2009 632 39.0 16.2 35
2010 663 39.9 16.5 41.6
2011 675 42.9 15.7 39.4
2012 742 46.0 16.1 41.6
2013 794 49.6 15.9 39.9
2014 763 49.3 15.4 43
2015 644 46.0 14.0 43.6
2016 692 48.0 14.4 40.6
2017 700 44.6 15.6 39.9
2018 720 46.3 15.5 37.8
2019 719 46.1 15.5 35.7
2020 739 44.1 16.7 32.3
2021 732 45.9 15.9 32.9
2022 716 46.7 15.3 32
2023 722 51.6 13.9 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bel Air Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,365

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bel Air Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 315th of 845 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bel Air Elementary)67.851.5
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Mounds View Public School District)76.264.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bel Air Elementary)50.343.2
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mounds View Public School District)62.550.8
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Bel Air Elementary)83.666.4
 17.2%
   4th Grade Math (Mounds View Public School District)73.962.5
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bel Air Elementary)67.957.5
 10.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Mounds View Public School District)65.452.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Bel Air Elementary)6054.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Mounds View Public School District)61.656.6
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Bel Air Elementary)77.167.6
 9.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Mounds View Public School District)70.568.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Bel Air Elementary)58.651
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Mounds View Public School District)62.156.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students719722
 0.4%
African American12789
 29.9%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian5168
 33.3%
Hispanic6572
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White417427
 2.4%
Two or More Races5563
 14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%36.7%
 1%


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Bel Air Elementary ranks 252nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bel Air Elementary are 59% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bel Air Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highview Middle School
High : Irondale Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 722 students attended Bel Air Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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