Enrollment
406
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bossier City, LA
Bellaire Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellaire Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220027000114
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellaire Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Bossier City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellaire Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellaire Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellaire Elementary School
Bellaire Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bossier City, Louisiana, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #280, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bossier City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Apollo Elementary School (756 students): Bellaire Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students) and Benton High School (1,515 students) alongside Bellaire Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bellaire Elementary School compares
Bellaire Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 29.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Bellaire Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bossier Parish, which includes Bellaire Elementary School.
$13,534
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bellaire Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellaire Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Bossier City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Apollo Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
W.T. Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Stockwell Place Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Sun City Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Curtis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 20:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bellaire Elementary School
How many students attend Bellaire Elementary School?
Bellaire Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bossier City, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellaire Elementary School?
54.2% of students at Bellaire Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellaire Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellaire Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Bossier City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellaire Elementary School?
Bellaire Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellaire Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bossier City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bossier City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bossier City on the city page.
Is Bellaire Elementary School a good school?
Bellaire Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bossier Parish?
Besides Bellaire Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.
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