Excellent
#175 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 9% in state
Bel Air Elementary
Elementary School · Mounds View Public School District · New Brighton, MN
A Mounds View Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 5TH ST NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bel Air Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bel Air Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Brighton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,823
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Wilshire Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Bultum AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 232 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mounds View Public School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bel Air Elementary is listed in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air Elementary is a public elementary school in New Brighton, MN, part of Mounds View Public School District, serving approximately 723 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bel Air Elementary
What grades does Bel Air Elementary serve?
Bel Air Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Bel Air Elementary?
Bel Air Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 723 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Air Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bel Air Elementary rank in MN?
Bel Air Elementary ranks #175 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bel Air Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bel Air Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Bel Air Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bel Air Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bel Air Elementary a charter school?
No, Bel Air Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bel Air Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bel Air Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bel Air Elementary?
35.7% of students at Bel Air Elementary 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 723
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (651) 621-6300
- Area population (ZIP 55112)
- 45,680
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55112; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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