Enrollment
729
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Brighton, MN
Bel Air Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bel Air Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272295001114
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Air Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in New Brighton · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Air Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in New Brighton, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bel Air Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air Elementary is a large elementary school in New Brighton, Minnesota, enrolling 729 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 371 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students) and Irondale Senior High (1,812 students) alongside Bel Air Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bel Air Elementary compares
Bel Air Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Bel Air Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mounds View Public School District, which includes Bel Air Elementary.
$14,447
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bel Air Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Air Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bel Air Elementary
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary?
Bel Air Elementary has 729 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Brighton, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Elementary?
31.4% of students at Bel Air Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Air Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bel Air Elementary is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in New Brighton, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Air Elementary?
Bel Air Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bel Air Elementary rank among elementary schools in New Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in New Brighton, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Brighton on the city page.
Is Bel Air Elementary a good school?
Bel Air Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Bel Air Elementary, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.
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