Very Good
#663 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 29% in state
Belair K-8 School
Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA
A Richmond County elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3925 Harper Franklin Ave, Augusta, GA 30909
- Math 16% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belair K-8 School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belair K-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,710
Median home value
$237,600
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Reynolds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Barton Chapel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Freedom Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 559 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #7 of 50
- District spending per student
- $13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belair K-8 School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belair K-8 School
Belair K-8 School is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 1,061 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belair K-8 School
What grades does Belair K-8 School serve?
Belair K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Belair K-8 School?
Belair K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 1,061 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belair K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belair K-8 School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belair K-8 School rank in GA?
Belair K-8 School ranks #663 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Belair K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belair K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belair K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belair K-8 School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Belair K-8 School a charter school?
No, Belair K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belair K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Belair K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belair K-8 School?
52.5% of students at Belair K-8 School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (706) 821-2766
- Area population (ZIP 30909)
- 44,940
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30909; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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