BEL AIR EL

www.athensisd.net

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary School is a public school serving the community of Athens, Texas, as part of the Athens Independent School District. Located on Willowbrook Drive, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment within the Athens area.

As an integral part of the Athens ISD, Bel Air Elementary works to prepare its young students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards. The school fosters a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded start to their academic journeys. For more specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or administrative updates, families can visit the district’s official website at http://www.athensisd.net.

465

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEL AIR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	254
Black	44
Asian	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
254 (54.6%)
White
137 (29.5%)
Black
44 (9.5%)
Two or More
28 (6.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ATHENS ISD
Phone:	(903)677-6980
Website:	http://www.athensisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 65

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 72