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Belmont Elementary School

Summary:

Belmont Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pueblo, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 431. The school is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60, which is ranked 104 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belmont Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, dropping from a 3-star rating in the past to a 1-star rating in the current school year, placing it in the bottom 15% of Colorado elementary schools. This is largely due to the school's consistently low academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, which are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.3% of Belmont students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. Additionally, Belmont has a very high percentage of students (78.42% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Belmont to other nearby schools within the same district, such as Irving Elementary, Park View Elementary, and Eva R Baca Elementary, Belmont consistently performs worse on academic measures, with lower test scores and rankings. Interestingly, Belmont is located relatively close (within 2 miles) to the higher-performing Haaff Elementary and Franklin School of Innovation, which have significantly better test scores and rankings. This proximity could present opportunities for collaboration and shared best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 31 MacNaughton Road
       Pueblo, CO  81001-1778

(719) 549-7500

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
810th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,195 Help


Students who attend Belmont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    W H Heaton Middle School
High:    East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.7%
White:
23.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belmont Elementary School ranks worse than 85.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.7%), White (23.7%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 17. 15 elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belmont Elementary School is $12,195. 18 elementary schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belmont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont Elementary School 810th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Belmont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pueblo School District No. 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo School District No. 60 104th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belmont Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.65 236th 808 70.8%
2005 79.35 141st 823 82.9%
2006 80.75 121st 829 85.4%
2007 76.67 178th 852 79.1%
2008 75.61 192nd 849 77.4%
2009 67.22 298th 872 65.8%
2010 69.35 293rd 925 68.3%
2011 57.03 439th 935 53.0%
2012 70.52 280th 935 70.1%
2013 64.42 349th 954 63.4%
2014 56.86 426th 962 55.7%
2015 52.12 407th 938 56.6%
2016 63.48 297th 914 67.5%
2017 54.96 373rd 929 59.8%
2018 61.15 322nd 917 64.9%
2019 51.23 439th 965 54.5%
2021 37.08 466th 710 34.4%
2022 17.78 754th 921 18.1%
2023 12.93 842nd 933 9.8%
2024 14.86 810th 943 14.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.65 18th 308 94.2%
2019 69.78 58th 332 82.5%
2022 28.12 160th 203 21.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.45 356th 690 48.4%
2019 35.17 466th 758 38.5%
2021 32.47 282nd 351 19.7%
2022 15.80 513th 595 13.8%
2023 8.35 621st 642 3.3%
2024 8.92 643rd 684 6.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.85 236th 693 65.9%
2019 54.42 312th 764 59.2%
2021 27.60 297th 352 15.6%
2022 10.81 558th 594 6.1%
2023 8.49 634th 649 2.3%
2024 9.41 652nd 683 4.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.03 17th 172 90.1%
2019 70.25 56th 270 79.3%
2021 62.62 14th 30 53.3%
2024 18.79 214th 242 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belmont Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 8 5 72 4 n/a n/a 0 373
1989 305 8 9 96 5 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 321 8 10 109 5 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 344 4 5 105 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 368 2 9 131 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 357 2 9 124 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1994 329 4 11 136 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 331 7 4 150 9 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 331 7 4 150 9 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 295 6 6 151 11 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 297 7 5 157 12 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 275 9 6 153 11 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 259 7 6 193 13 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 273 8 9 218 8 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 243 11 8 206 10 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 243 11 8 206 10 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 226 10 8 233 8 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 200 5 9 232 7 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 198 9 11 220 9 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 195 8 12 233 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 201 11 11 260 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2009 219 13 14 266 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2010 183 9 9 304 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 171 3 9 314 1 0 8 0 506
2012 161 8 7 308 2 0 8 0 494
2013 154 7 5 324 1 0 8 0 499
2014 158 7 5 352 3 0 6 0 531
2015 153 5 5 382 1 0 5 0 551
2016 130 13 6 388 1 0 4 0 542
2017 115 15 5 370 2 0 3 0 510
2018 108 13 8 390 1 0 6 0 526
2019 120 8 7 378 1 0 5 0 519
2020 103 9 3 329 0 0 10 0 454
2021 99 6 5 290 0 0 19 0 419
2022 115 9 6 301 1 0 19 0 451
2023 110 9 5 290 1 0 16 0 431
2024 99 8 5 283 3 0 20 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belmont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 18.2 20.4 n/a
1989 423 18.3 23.1 19.1
1990 453 21.5 21.0 22.1
1991 460 22.5 20.4 14.8
1992 511 22.0 23.2 17.4
1993 493 23.0 21.4 22.3
1994 481 23.0 20.9 23.7
1995 501 21.0 23.9 27.1
1996 501 21.0 23.9 27.1
1997 469 22.0 21.3 31.3
1998 478 20.0 23.9 31
1999 454 22.2 20.5 30
2000 478 22.1 21.6 43.7
2001 516 25.8 20.0 43.8
2002 478 26.3 18.2 44.8
2003 478 26.3 18.2 44.8
2004 485 25.8 18.8 49.9
2005 453 25.3 17.9 53
2006 447 24.5 18.2 55
2007 453 24.2 18.7 57
2008 486 25.6 19.0 54.5
2009 516 26.9 19.2 55.6
2010 506 26.0 19.4 64.2
2011 506 24.8 20.3 56.5
2012 494 23.6 20.9 61.1
2013 499 24.6 20.2 67.7
2014 531 25.8 20.5 67.4
2015 551 25.0 22.0 67
2016 542 27.0 20.0 69
2017 510 25.7 19.8 75.5
2018 526 26.5 19.8 79.1
2019 519 26.5 19.5 81.5
2020 454 24.5 18.5 74.2
2021 419 24.3 17.1 73.5
2022 451 25.5 17.6 70.5
2023 431 25.1 17.1 78.4
2024 418 24.5 17.0 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belmont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 18.2 20.4 n/a
1989 423 18.3 23.1 19.1
1990 453 21.5 21.0 22.1
1991 460 22.5 20.4 14.8
1992 511 22.0 23.2 17.4
1993 493 23.0 21.4 22.3
1994 481 23.0 20.9 23.7
1995 501 21.0 23.9 27.1
1996 501 21.0 23.9 27.1
1997 469 22.0 21.3 31.3
1998 478 20.0 23.9 31
1999 454 22.2 20.5 30
2000 478 22.1 21.6 43.7
2001 516 25.8 20.0 43.8
2002 478 26.3 18.2 44.8
2003 478 26.3 18.2 44.8
2004 485 25.8 18.8 49.9
2005 453 25.3 17.9 53
2006 447 24.5 18.2 55
2007 453 24.2 18.7 57
2008 486 25.6 19.0 54.5
2009 516 26.9 19.2 55.6
2010 506 26.0 19.4 64.2
2011 506 24.8 20.3 56.5
2012 494 23.6 20.9 61.1
2013 499 24.6 20.2 67.7
2014 531 25.8 20.5 67.4
2015 551 25.0 22.0 67
2016 542 27.0 20.0 69
2017 510 25.7 19.8 75.5
2018 526 26.5 19.8 79.1
2019 519 26.5 19.5 81.5
2020 454 24.5 18.5 74.2
2021 419 24.3 17.1 73.5
2022 451 25.5 17.6 70.5
2023 431 25.1 17.1 78.4
2024 418 24.5 17.0 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belmont Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,877
2020 $9,466
2021 $10,374
2022 $11,047
2023 $12,195

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belmont Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 439th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 842nd of 933 Elementary schools
 44.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Elementary School)4719.4
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)27.622.9
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Belmont Elementary School)40.322.4
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)27.623.5
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Elementary School)49.420.6
 28.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)33.124.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Belmont Elementary School)31.311.6
 19.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)19.518.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Belmont Elementary School)36.213
 23.2%
   5th Grade Science (Pueblo School District No. 60)20.417.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Elementary School)46.820.3
 26.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)36.230.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Belmont Elementary School)38.317.4
 20.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)23.522
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Belmont Elementary School)47.720.1
 27.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)3224.7
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Belmont Elementary School)36.517.1
 19.4%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)19.615.4
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students519431
 17%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian11
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic378290
 23.3%
Pacific Islander00
White120110
 8.3%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.5%78.4%
 3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Elementary School

Students at Belmont Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 24% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Belmont Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : W H Heaton Middle School
High : East High School

Belmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Belmont Elementary School.


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