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Bel-air Elementary School

4725 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel-air Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bel-air Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bel-air Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bel-air Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel-air Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#776 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bel-air Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bel-air Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bel-air Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bel-air Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Bel-air Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bel-air Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel-air Elementary School's ranking?
Bel-air Elementary School is ranked #776 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bel-air Elementary School often compared to?
Bel-air Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hodgin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bel-air Elementary School?
252 students attend Bel-air Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bel-air Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel-air Elementary School?
Bel-air Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel-air Elementary School offer ?
Bel-air Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bel-air Elementary School part of?
Bel-air Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Bel-air Elementary School located?
Bel-air Elementary School is located in the McKinley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in McKinley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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