BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY

4725 CANDELARIA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110

bel-air.aps.edu

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bel-Air Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of educational resources and programs, Bel-Air aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while maintaining a focus on the fundamental skills necessary for middle school transitions and beyond.

Beyond academics, Bel-Air Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture through active community and parental involvement. The staff works closely with families to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met, often utilizing the district's broader support network to provide comprehensive services. Located conveniently on Candelaria NE, the school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

252

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	164
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
164 (65.1 %)
American Indian
33 (13.1 %)
White
32 (12.7 %)
Two or More
10 (4.0 %)
Black
8 (3.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)888-4033
Website:	http://bel-air.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 15

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	50%
Male	126	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)