- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Bel Air H S
Federal NCES profile for Bel Air H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484668005307
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Air H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #32 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Air H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air H S ranks #32 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Bel Air H S held near 1,876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.2 → 118.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 484668005307 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,866 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Bel Air H S held near 1,876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.2 → 118.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bel Air H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- This school
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle
1,280 students
What this shows Bel Air H S reports 1,866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Air H S compares
Bel Air H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,866 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,866
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Bel Air H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bel Air H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Air H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Air H S
How many students attend Bel Air H S?
Bel Air H S has 1,866 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,839 (2022-23) → 1,876 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bel Air H S?
70.7% of students at Bel Air H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Air H S?
The largest demographic group at Bel Air H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Air H S?
Bel Air H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Air H S ranks #32 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Bel Air H S, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Del Valle H S (1,798 students), and Parkland H S (1,565 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.