- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Bear Lake, MN
Bellaire Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Bellaire Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270226402064
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellaire Education Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellaire Education Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Education Center ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226402064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bellaire Education Center grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270226402064 · White Bear Lake, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 5:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro Heights Academy (198 students)
Bellaire Education Center grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bellaire Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro Heights
Metro Heights Academy
198 students
- East View Acad
East View Academy
122 students
- Quora Secondar
Quora Secondary School
115 students
- Karner Blue Ed
Karner Blue Education Center
101 students
- Pankalo Educat
Pankalo Education Center
88 students
- This school 30
Bellaire Education Center
30 students
What this shows Bellaire Education Center reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellaire Education Center compares
Bellaire Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 6% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 30.0%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Bellaire Education Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Bellaire Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quora Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellaire Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bellaire Education Center
How many students attend Bellaire Education Center?
Bellaire Education Center has 30 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Education Center is 5:1, which is 68% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% 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 Bellaire Education Center?
38.1% of students at Bellaire Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellaire Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Bellaire Education Center is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellaire Education Center?
Bellaire Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Bellaire Education Center rank among elementary schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Education Center ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, 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 White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Bellaire Education Center, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Quora Secondary School (115 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.