Belmont Elementary School

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Belmont Elementary School ranks 1672 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Belmont Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sun City Center, Florida, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 987. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Belmont Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (32.52%) and African American (30.6%) students compared to the state and district averages. The school faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 32.9% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Belmont Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and years. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 38% to 46% in ELA and 41% to 46% in Math, compared to the state averages of 53% to 55% in ELA and 56% to 60% in Math. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (43.77% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and its spending per student ($8,924 in 2022-2023) is lower than the state and district averages.

When comparing Belmont Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Cypress Creek Elementary, Southshore Charter Academy, and Dorothy C. York Pk-8 Magnet School, it becomes evident that Belmont's performance is generally lower, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past few years, from 1,391 out of 2,247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,672 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 1 star.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

14150 Gate Dancer Rd
Sun City Center, FL 33573

(813) 535-7806

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1672^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,924

Students who attend Belmont Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Jule F Sumner High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 987

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.5%

African American:

30.6%

White:

26.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Belmont Elementary School ranks worse than 74.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 107^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.28. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Belmont Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.5%), African American (30.6%), White (26.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 18.2. 159 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Belmont Elementary School employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belmont Elementary School is $8,924. 156 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Belmont Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belmont Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	37.13	1391^st	2247	38.1%
2022	24.67	1703^rd	2219	23.3%
2023	19.82	1900^th	2240	15.2%
2024	28.28	1672^nd	2256	25.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

If you have a special needs child on a 504 plan, Belmont will not follow through with anything. Absolutely awful school. My child will be moving on to private school next year Close Quote

Enrollment information for Belmont Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	190	166	12	243	0	2	61	674
2022	254	281	22	334	0	3	87	981
2023	259	302	20	321	1	1	83	987

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
2021	674	53.5	12.5	58.5
2022	981	54.5	18.0	52.1
2023	987	54.0	18.2	43.8

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
2021	674	53.5	12.5	58.5
2022	981	54.5	18.0	52.1
2023	987	54.0	18.2	43.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belmont Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,074 (10.7%)	$9,008 (89.4%)	$10,081
2022	$932 (12.1%)	$6,790 (87.9%)	$7,723
2023	$1,654 (18.5%)	$7,271 (81.5%)	$8,924

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Belmont Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14150 Gate Dancer Rd	Sun City Center	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 535-7806	987	54	18.2	43.8%	259 (26.2%)	302 (30.6%)	321 (32.5%)	20 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (8.4%)	28.3	1672^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.9%		19.8	1900^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.2%	228	45.0	38.0	46.0				41.0	46.0	41.0				45.0						$8,924	$1,654	$7,271
Creekside Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	14020 Us Hwy 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 419-5340	776	39	19.8	59.8%	138 (17.8%)	260 (33.5%)	318 (41.0%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.9%)	57.2	919^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.3%		49	1124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.8%	205	64.0	53.0	45.0	62.0	60.0	60.0	72.0	48.0	58.0	61.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	56.0	91.0		100.0	66.0	$8,069	$1,071	$6,998
Doby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Covington Garden Dr	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5388	550	36	15.2	53.8%	238 (43.3%)	110 (20.0%)	158 (28.7%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.6%)	37.8	1410^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%		43.1	1250^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%	160	48.0	33.0	48.0				59.0	43.0	52.0				52.0						$10,194	$1,850	$8,344
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	5995 Covington Garden Drive	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	1,243	83	15.0	29.0%	539 (43.4%)	242 (19.5%)	315 (25.3%)	41 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (8.1%)	83.9	322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	85.7%					(n/a)	68.0	72.0	68.0	78.0	70.0	61.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	29.0	76.0	68.0	56.0	90.0	100.0		78.0	$10,182	$1,694	$8,488
Corr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13020 Kings Lake Dr	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5345	611	44	14.0	65.6%	113 (18.5%)	169 (27.7%)	281 (46.0%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	29 (4.7%)	17.6	1965^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.9%		21.2	1864^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.8%	101	40.0	25.0	31.0				45.0	36.0	42.0				35.0						$12,088	$2,950	$9,138
Big Bend Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Road	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	17	1	17.0	47.1%	4 (23.5%)	4 (23.5%)	8 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 Fairway Meadow Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5621	869	52	16.7	53.0%	189 (21.7%)	262 (30.1%)	310 (35.7%)	21 (2.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.6%)	26.5	1726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		27.1	1678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%	48	39.0	40.0	46.0				48.0	41.0	37.0				43.0						$8,215	$1,684	$6,530
Waterset Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6540 Knowledge Ln	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 602-0622	1,169	57	20.5	36.1%	439 (37.6%)	228 (19.5%)	388 (33.2%)	18 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	88 (7.5%)	52.1	1042^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	53.8%		53.4	1009^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.0%	33	49.0	47.0	59.0	61.0	57.0	59.0	60.0	74.0	30.0	65.0	67.0	48.0	46.0	56.0	65.0		98.0	89.0	$9,368	$603	$8,766
Cypress Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4040 19th Ave NE	Ruskin	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5167	957	53	18.2	63.3%	159 (16.6%)	311 (32.5%)	425 (44.4%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	29.1	1647^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.0%		34.6	1480^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.9%	167	48.0	41.0	38.0				57.0	49.0	41.0				30.0						$9,524	$2,043	$7,483
Southshore Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11667 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 769-1209	1,228	65	18.8	51.6%	270 (22.0%)	342 (27.9%)	505 (41.1%)	26 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (6.4%)	31.9	1566^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		33.7	1500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.0%	66	52.0	44.0	39.0	59.0	55.0	49.0	60.0	43.0	15.0	50.0	54.0	42.0	23.0	33.0	63.0	80.0	83.0	68.0	$7,560	$764	$6,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Elementary School

Is Belmont Elementary School a good school?

Belmont Elementary School ranks 1672^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 987 students attended Belmont Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Belmont Elementary School attend?

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

High : Jule F Sumner High School

What is the racial makeup of Belmont Elementary School?

Students at Belmont Elementary School are 33% Hispanic, 31% African American, 26% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Belmont Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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