Bel Air Elementary

14151 Ferndale Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193

belaires.pwcs.edu/

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bel Air Elementary School, located on Ferndale Road in Woodbridge, Virginia, is a public school serving the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) district. As a neighborhood school, it provides educational services for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions within the Woodbridge area.

Beyond core academics, Bel Air Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. Like many schools in the PWCS system, it utilizes a standards-based curriculum and typically offers various support services, including programs for English Language Learners (ELL) and students requiring special education services. The school community often collaborates with families through an active PTA to enhance the student experience, maintaining a focus on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all learners in the local community.

391

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bel Air Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	291
Black	35
Asian	35
Two or More	7

Hispanic
291 (74.4%)
Black
35 (9.0%)
Asian
35 (9.0%)
White
23 (5.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)670-4050
Website:	http://belaires.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 24

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bel Air Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bel Air Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	48.6%
Male	201	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)