- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minot, ND
Bel Air Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bel Air Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381303000432
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Air Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Air Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Bel Air Elementary School grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 381303000432 · Minot, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 16.6:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Bel Air Elementary School grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Bel Air Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school 265
Bel Air Elementary School
265 students
What this shows Bel Air Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Air Elementary School compares
Bel Air Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 57% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 91% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Bel Air Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bel Air Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Air Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Minot
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Air Elementary School
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bel Air Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Bel Air Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Air Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bel Air Elementary School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Air Elementary School?
Bel Air Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Bel Air Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.