BELAIR ELEM.

377 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Belair Elementary School is a public school located in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving students in the Jefferson City School District. Situated at 701 Belair, the school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, providing a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades. It functions as a community hub, focusing on core academic instruction while fostering the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive atmosphere and commitment to student success, often emphasizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families. As part of the broader Jefferson City School District, Belair Elementary works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining a focus on creating an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. It remains a staple of the local community, dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school through structured learning and extracurricular opportunities.

377

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELAIR ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	46
Black	70
Asian	3
Two or More	42

White
216 (57.3 %)
Black
70 (18.6 %)
Hispanic
46 (12.2 %)
Two or More
42 (11.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)659-3155
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 66