Bel Air Elementary

www.moundsviewschools.org/belair

729 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary is a public school located in New Brighton, Minnesota, serving as part of the Mounds View Public Schools district (ISD 621). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community for its diverse student population. It serves students in the early elementary grades and is known for its commitment to preparing children for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated teaching staff.

As part of the Mounds View district, Bel Air Elementary benefits from a reputation for high standards and innovative educational practices. The school actively encourages family and community involvement, providing a collaborative atmosphere where parents and educators work together to support student growth. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal character development, Bel Air Elementary strives to create a foundation that helps students thrive throughout their educational journey.

729

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bel Air Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	67
Black	88
Asian	62
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
437 (59.9%)
Black
88 (12.1%)
Two or More
73 (10.0%)
Hispanic
67 (9.2%)
Asian
62 (8.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mounds View Public School District
Phone:	(651)621-6300
Website:	http://www.moundsviewschools.org/belair
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 139