- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Bruno, CA
Belle Air Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belle Air Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063423005394
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Air Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in San Bruno · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Air Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Air Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, CA.
School address
District: San Bruno Park Elementary · California
NCES ID 063423005394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Belle Air Elementary held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 063423005394 · San Bruno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 25:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkside Intermediate (491 students)
Belle Air Elementary held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Belle Air Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkside Inter
Parkside Intermediate
491 students
- John Muir Elem
John Muir Elementary
486 students
- Allen (Decima
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
396 students
- Portola Elemen
Portola Elementary
378 students
- This school
Belle Air Elementary
250 students
- Rollingwood El
Rollingwood Elementary
201 students
What this shows Belle Air Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Air Elementary compares
Belle Air Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$18,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.6%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 5.2%
White 1.2%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Belle Air Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Bruno Park Elementary reports $18,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Air Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen (Decima M.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portola Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rollingwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Air Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 30.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in San Bruno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Verde Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 33:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 37.8:1 students per teacher
Lomita Park Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Rollingwood Elementary
Standard public school
201 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Air Elementary
How many students attend Belle Air Elementary?
Belle Air Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Bruno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Air Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Air Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Air Elementary?
54.2% of students at Belle Air Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Air Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belle Air Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in San Bruno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Air Elementary?
Belle Air Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Belle Air Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Bruno?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Air Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Bruno on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bruno Park Elementary?
Besides Belle Air Elementary, San Bruno Park Elementary also operates Parkside Intermediate (491 students), John Muir Elementary (486 students), and Allen (Decima M.) Elementary (396 students). See the San Bruno Park Elementary district page for the complete list.