Serving 1,179 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bellevue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Bellevue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Bellevue Elementary School's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 102% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Bellevue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
5%
Black
41%
47%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Bellevue Elementary School's ranking?
Bellevue Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bellevue Elementary School often compared to?
Bellevue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longleaf Elementary School, Sumrall Elementary School, Moselle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bellevue Elementary School?
1,179 students attend Bellevue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bellevue Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue Elementary School?
Bellevue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bellevue Elementary School offer ?
Bellevue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellevue Elementary School part of?
Bellevue Elementary School is part of Lamar County School District.
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