At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
401.5
Bel Aire Elementary School: 359 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Bel Aire Elementary School
Bel Aire Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tullahoma. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Tullahoma City Schools. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.9%) and multiracial (10.6%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bel Aire Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.9%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black5.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tullahoma City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jack T Farrar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Robert E Lee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
484 reported students
East Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
506 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
383 reported students
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
420 reported students
Tullahoma Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
71 reported students
Public schools near Bel Aire Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack T Farrar Elementary School Elementary · Tullahoma City Schools | PK–05 | 337 | 0.8 mi |
| Robert E Lee Elementary School Elementary · Tullahoma City Schools | KG–05 | 484 | 1.6 mi |
| East Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Tullahoma City Schools | PK–05 | 506 | 1.6 mi |
| North Lake Elementary School Elementary · Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 257 | 4.3 mi |
| Hickerson Elementary School Elementary · Coffee County Schools | PK–05 | 219 | 5.8 mi |
| Rock Creek Elementary School Elementary · Franklin County Schools | PK–05 | 410 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bel Aire Elementary School
What grades does Bel Aire Elementary School serve?
Bel Aire Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tullahoma City Schools.
How many students attend Bel Aire Elementary School?
Bel Aire Elementary School reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 290 students.
Is Bel Aire Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bel Aire Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tullahoma City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bel Aire Elementary School in?
Bel Aire Elementary School is part of Tullahoma City Schools, based in Tullahoma, TN, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bel Aire Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jack T Farrar Elementary School (0.8 mi), Robert E Lee Elementary School (1.6 mi), East Lincoln Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.