- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tullahoma, TN
Bel Aire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bel Aire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470420001710
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Aire Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 359
- students enrolled
Bel Aire Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Aire Elementary ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bel Aire Elementary shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 470420001710 · Tullahoma, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tullahoma High School (1,072 students)
Bel Aire Elementary shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bel Aire Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tullahoma High
Tullahoma High School
1,072 students
- East Lincoln E
East Lincoln Elementary
506 students
- Robert E Lee E
Robert E Lee Elementary
484 students
- East Middle Sc 420
East Middle School
420 students
- West Middle Sc 383
West Middle School
383 students
- This school 359
Bel Aire Elementary
359 students
What this shows Bel Aire Elementary reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Aire Elementary compares
Bel Aire Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$14,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 76.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Bel Aire Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Tullahoma reports $14,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Tullahoma
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Aire Elementary
How many students attend Bel Aire Elementary?
Bel Aire Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Aire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bel Aire Elementary is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Aire Elementary?
Bel Aire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Aire Elementary rank among public schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Aire Elementary ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides Bel Aire Elementary, Tullahoma also operates Tullahoma High School (1,072 students), East Lincoln Elementary (506 students), and Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.