Below Average
#769 of 863 schools in MS
Bel Aire Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison Co School Dist · Gulfport, MS
A Harrison Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
10531 Klein Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
- Math 45% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bel Aire Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bel Aire Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,298
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Harrison Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Lizana Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 384 | 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.
Harrison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bel Aire Elementary School is listed in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bel Aire Elementary School
Bel Aire Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gulfport, MS, part of Harrison Co School Dist, serving approximately 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bel Aire Elementary School
What grades does Bel Aire Elementary School serve?
Bel Aire Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bel Aire Elementary School?
Bel Aire Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bel Aire Elementary School rank in MS?
Bel Aire Elementary School ranks #769 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bel Aire Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bel Aire Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Aire Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bel Aire Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bel Aire Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bel Aire Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bel Aire Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bel Aire Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bel Aire Elementary School?
79.6% of students at Bel Aire Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (228) 832-7436
- Area population (ZIP 39503)
- 54,230
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39503; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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