Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel Air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bel Air Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every voice. Every student. Every day.
School Rankings
Bel Air Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1357 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
74%
20%
Black
9%
21%
White
6%
44%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel Air Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bel Air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel Air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antietam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
391 students attend Bel Air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bel Air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air Elementary School offer ?
Bel Air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bel Air Elementary School part of?
Bel Air Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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