- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tiburon, CA
Bel Aire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bel Aire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063216004975
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Aire Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tiburon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Aire Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Aire Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tiburon, CA.
School address
District: Reed Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063216004975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Bel Aire Elementary grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063216004975 · Tiburon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 17.9:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Reed Elementary (362 students)
Bel Aire Elementary grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bel Aire Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reed Elementar
Reed Elementary
362 students
- Del Mar Middle
Del Mar Middle
359 students
- This school
Bel Aire Elementary
322 students
What this shows Bel Aire Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Aire Elementary compares
Bel Aire Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,974
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 7.8%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Bel Aire Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Reed Union Elementary reports $24,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bel Aire Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Mar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Aire Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Tiburon
1 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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Aire Elementary
How many students attend Bel Aire Elementary?
Bel Aire Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tiburon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% higher 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 Aire Elementary?
3.6% of students at Bel Aire Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Aire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bel Aire Elementary is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Tiburon, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Aire Elementary?
Bel Aire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bel Aire Elementary rank among public schools in Tiburon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Aire Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tiburon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Reed Union Elementary?
Besides Bel Aire Elementary, Reed Union Elementary also operates Reed Elementary (362 students) and Del Mar Middle (359 students). See the Reed Union Elementary district page for the complete list.