BEL-AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

belaireeagles.dadeschools.net/

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bel-Aire Elementary School, located in Cutler Bay, Florida, is a public institution serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is home to the "Eagles" and serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of the nation’s fourth-largest school district, it utilizes the resources and academic frameworks established by Miami-Dade County to promote student growth, literacy, and achievement.

The school’s mission generally focuses on creating a safe and engaging learning space where students can develop critical thinking skills and character. By leveraging its official digital portal, Bel-Aire maintains transparent communication with families regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. Situated within the residential community of Cutler Bay, the school serves as a local hub for early childhood and primary education, preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

319

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEL-AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	198
Black	101
Asian	7
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
198 (62.1 %)
Black
101 (31.7 %)
White
11 (3.4 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)233-5401
Website:	http://belaireeagles.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 18

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEL-AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEL-AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	52%
Male	153	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)