Belwood Elementary School

Summary:

Belwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Calhoun, Georgia, with 518 students. It is part of the Gordon County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Belwood Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 339 and 659 over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 659 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools.

Belwood Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state and county averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.3% of 3rd graders, 30% of 4th graders, and 42% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% respectively. Additionally, Belwood has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.93% to 62.93% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state, its test scores and overall performance are still lagging behind nearby schools, such as Sonoraville Elementary, which had significantly higher proficiency rates in 2023-2024.

The school's challenges may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as well as potential issues with teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership. To improve its performance, Belwood Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population, while also focusing on enhancing the overall quality of education provided to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 590 Belwood Rd SE
       Calhoun, GA  30701


(706) 629-9547

District: Gordon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
659th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Belwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ashworth Middle School
High:    Gordon Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
25.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details Belwood Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.35. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gordon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gordon County 83rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belwood Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.39 483rd 1101 56.1%
2007 59.95 493rd 1125 56.2%
2008 63.23 442nd 1134 61.0%
2009 71.77 306th 1133 73.0%
2010 65.76 449th 1183 62.0%
2011 72.28 357th 1212 70.5%
2012 71.66 357th 1201 70.3%
2013 63.89 504th 1225 58.9%
2014 68.33 431st 1231 65.0%
2015 53.90 533rd 1240 57.0%
2016 54.34 504th 1233 59.1%
2017 65.78 363rd 1205 69.9%
2018 69.04 339th 1209 72.0%
2019 63.50 409th 1234 66.9%
2021 67.87 347th 1214 71.4%
2022 64.76 399th 1244 67.9%
2023 56.90 490th 1242 60.5%
2024 42.35 659th 1248 47.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 486 486
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 502 502
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 469 469
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 479 479
1994 502 19 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 631 12 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1996 631 12 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1997 650 14 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 645 8 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1999 612 9 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 619 13 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 630 21 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 626 16 1 42 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2003 626 16 1 42 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2004 646 19 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2005 602 15 3 54 2 n/a n/a 13 689
2006 624 18 4 69 2 n/a n/a 16 733
2007 596 18 5 84 0 n/a n/a 15 718
2008 601 14 7 102 0 n/a n/a 17 741
2009 582 12 6 113 1 n/a n/a 15 729
2010 353 5 8 102 1 0 19 0 488
2011 393 4 8 124 0 0 12 0 541
2012 420 2 10 128 0 0 13 0 573
2013 417 3 12 124 0 0 12 0 568
2014 416 13 10 87 5 0 9 0 540
2015 382 12 5 133 3 0 10 0 545
2016 376 14 5 146 1 1 8 0 551
2017 355 11 3 144 0 0 12 0 525
2018 373 9 5 151 0 0 15 0 553
2019 371 8 5 141 0 0 18 0 543
2020 380 8 3 140 2 0 21 0 554
2021 341 8 3 124 1 0 17 0 494
2022 339 8 3 139 0 0 17 0 506
2023 348 12 3 130 2 0 23 0 518

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 Belwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 26.0 18.6 16.9
1991 502 26.0 19.3 16.3
1992 469 28.5 16.4 19.2
1993 479 26.0 18.4 18.4
1994 526 32.0 16.4 21.3
1995 654 33.9 19.3 22.3
1996 654 33.9 19.3 22.3
1997 671 37.0 18.1 27.7
1998 662 36.6 18.1 28.4
1999 632 34.1 18.5 26.1
2000 648 38.5 16.8 27.8
2001 675 38.0 17.8 31
2002 686 36.0 19.1 35.9
2003 686 36.0 19.1 35.9
2004 711 35.0 20.3 36.4
2005 689 47.8 14.4 39.2
2006 733 48.2 15.2 45.2
2007 718 53.2 13.5 45
2008 741 52.8 14.0 46
2009 729 54.3 13.4 52.8
2010 488 38.4 12.7 62.5
2011 541 37.4 14.4 66.7
2012 573 42.0 13.6 69.3
2013 568 40.5 14.0 73.4
2014 540 37.5 14.4 73.1
2015 545 38.0 14.3 70.3
2016 551 39.0 14.1 67.3
2017 525 37.7 13.9 68.8
2018 553 38.2 14.4 69.4
2019 543 39.4 13.7 67.8
2020 554 38.4 14.4 61.9
2021 494 37.4 13.2 60.9
2022 506 40.4 12.5 n/a
2023 518 39.0 13.2 62.9

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 Belwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 26.0 18.6 16.9
1991 502 26.0 19.3 16.3
1992 469 28.5 16.4 19.2
1993 479 26.0 18.4 18.4
1994 526 32.0 16.4 21.3
1995 654 33.9 19.3 22.3
1996 654 33.9 19.3 22.3
1997 671 37.0 18.1 27.7
1998 662 36.6 18.1 28.4
1999 632 34.1 18.5 26.1
2000 648 38.5 16.8 27.8
2001 675 38.0 17.8 31
2002 686 36.0 19.1 35.9
2003 686 36.0 19.1 35.9
2004 711 35.0 20.3 36.4
2005 689 47.8 14.4 39.2
2006 733 48.2 15.2 45.2
2007 718 53.2 13.5 45
2008 741 52.8 14.0 46
2009 729 54.3 13.4 52.8
2010 488 38.4 12.7 62.5
2011 541 37.4 14.4 66.7
2012 573 42.0 13.6 69.3
2013 568 40.5 14.0 73.4
2014 540 37.5 14.4 73.1
2015 545 38.0 14.3 70.3
2016 551 39.0 14.1 67.3
2017 525 37.7 13.9 68.8
2018 553 38.2 14.4 69.4
2019 543 39.4 13.7 67.8
2020 554 38.4 14.4 61.9
2021 494 37.4 13.2 60.9
2022 506 40.4 12.5 n/a
2023 518 39.0 13.2 62.9

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 Belwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,834 (17.7%) $8,543 (82.3%) $10,377
2018 $1,574 (15.5%) $8,555 (84.5%) $10,130
2019 $1,692 (15.8%) $9,044 (84.2%) $10,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 409th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 490th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belwood Elementary School)48.533.9
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)41.141.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belwood Elementary School)60.641.9
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)46.546.3
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belwood Elementary School)47.335.7
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)39.533.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belwood Elementary School)48.640
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)47.440.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belwood Elementary School)54.150
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon County)42.142
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belwood Elementary School)47.343.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gordon County)41.940.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Belwood Elementary School)39.244.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Gordon County)43.245.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543518
 4.6%
African American812
 50%
American Indian02
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic141130
 7.8%
Pacific Islander00
White371348
 6.2%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%62.9%
 4.8%


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Belwood Elementary School ranks 659th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Belwood Elementary School.

Students at Belwood Elementary School are 67% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Ashworth Middle School
High : Gordon Central High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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