- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, TX
Bel Air El
Federal NCES profile for Bel Air El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480887000279
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Air El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Air El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Athens, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Bel Air El shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 480887000279 · Athens, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 14.1:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens H S (879 students)
Bel Air El shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bel Air El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens H S
Athens H S
879 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle
660 students
- Central Athens
Central Athens
568 students
- This school
Bel Air El
465 students
- South Athens E
South Athens El
457 students
What this shows Bel Air El reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Air El compares
Bel Air El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 29.5%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Bel Air El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens Isd reports $11,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bel Air El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Athens | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Athens El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Air El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Air El
How many students attend Bel Air El?
Bel Air El has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, TX. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bel Air El?
80.8% of students at Bel Air El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Air El?
The largest demographic group at Bel Air El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Athens, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Air El?
Bel Air El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bel Air El rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Athens, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens Isd?
Besides Bel Air El, Athens Isd also operates Athens H S (879 students), Athens Middle (660 students), and Central Athens (568 students). See the Athens Isd district page for the complete list.