Bayou View Elementary vs Bel-Aire Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayou View Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
Bel-Aire Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
598 students
| Measure | Bayou View Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Bel-Aire Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 427 | #324 of 427 |
| National rank | #16144 of 50,301 | #43879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 638 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 32% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayou View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 21.5).
- •Bayou View Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 32%).
- •Bayou View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 34%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 100%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Bayou View Elementary is the larger school with 638 students compared with 598.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bayou View Elementary better than Bel-Aire Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bayou View Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bayou View Elementary and Bel-Aire Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayou View Elementary: 638. Bel-Aire Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayou View Elementary and Bel-Aire Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bayou View Elementary is 55th of 427 and Bel-Aire Elementary is 324th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).