North Belmont Elementary

Summary:

North Belmont Elementary is a public elementary school in Belmont, North Carolina, serving 327 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Gaston County Schools district.

North Belmont Elementary consistently outperforms the Gaston County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics and science compared to the district and state averages. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, particularly Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank among the top in the state. Additionally, North Belmont Elementary serves a high-poverty student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school's academic performance remains strong.

Compared to nearby schools like New Hope Elementary and Pinewood Elementary, which have lower percentages of minority and low-socioeconomic status students, North Belmont Elementary outperforms them academically, suggesting the school is effectively serving its diverse student population and overcoming potential socioeconomic challenges. The school's consistent improvement over time, moving from the bottom 15% of North Carolina elementary schools to the top 15% in the last decade, is also noteworthy.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 210 School Street
       Belmont, NC  28012-2123


(704) 836-9135

District: Gaston County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,302 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Hispanic:
35.6%
African American:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Belmont Elementary ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), Hispanic (35.6%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Belmont Elementary is 13.4, which is the 3rd best among 26 elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Belmont Elementary is $10,302, which is the 5th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Belmont Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Belmont Elementary 233rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Belmont Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gaston County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaston County Schools 158th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Belmont Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.91 390th 1276 69.4%
2007 64.08 467th 1293 63.9%
2008 46.56 774th 1324 41.5%
2009 56.55 675th 1354 50.1%
2010 37.10 973rd 1363 28.6%
2011 59.53 620th 1381 55.1%
2012 41.73 912th 1388 34.3%
2013 27.24 1073rd 1403 23.5%
2014 18.15 1185th 1390 14.7%
2015 30.15 1080th 1440 25.0%
2016 25.53 1137th 1425 20.2%
2017 27.52 1115th 1429 22.0%
2018 41.82 897th 1434 37.4%
2019 35.79 1007th 1473 31.6%
2021 68.86 414th 1489 72.2%
2022 74.78 330th 1514 78.2%
2023 77.09 287th 1502 80.9%
2024 80.51 233rd 1505 84.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.20 133rd 497 73.2%
2021 93.07 13th 385 96.6%
2022 82.39 35th 485 92.8%
2023 84.26 41st 514 92.0%
2024 85.07 42nd 533 92.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.75 925th 1332 30.6%
2019 37.67 917th 1361 32.6%
2021 78.11 170th 1329 87.2%
2022 86.32 81st 1366 94.1%
2023 85.73 89th 1437 93.8%
2024 94.19 28th 1450 98.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.84 994th 1405 29.3%
2019 30.23 1073rd 1424 24.6%
2021 62.98 462nd 1440 67.9%
2022 74.95 302nd 1458 79.3%
2023 85.80 142nd 1459 90.3%
2024 81.65 197th 1455 86.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 572nd 897 36.2%
2019 34.89 605th 878 31.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.21 14th 500 97.2%
2024 47.63 503rd 669 24.8%
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Rank History for Male students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.57 781st 1413 44.7%
2019 43.21 858th 1430 40.0%
2021 72.11 359th 1444 75.1%
2022 72.21 352nd 1464 76.0%
2023 62.33 525th 1461 64.1%
2024 74.73 305th 1464 79.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.20 497th 851 41.6%
2019 49.21 431st 865 50.2%
2021 89.55 55th 843 93.5%
2022 82.53 84th 893 90.6%
2023 80.51 101st 915 89.0%
2024 75.50 158th 951 83.4%
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Rank History for White students at North Belmont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.31 1058th 1178 10.2%
2019 20.14 1063rd 1183 10.1%
2021 45.39 643rd 1172 45.1%
2022 60.39 443rd 1194 62.9%
2023 65.89 371st 1183 68.6%
2024 73.72 273rd 1166 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

North Belmont Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Belmont Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 574 6 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1989 540 7 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 541 2 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 547 4 28 1 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1992 517 1 35 1 0 n/a n/a -1 553
1993 483 1 23 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 457 2 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 511 4 25 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 511 4 25 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 483 7 28 4 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 387 9 18 4 2 n/a n/a 7 427
1999 379 16 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 356 14 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 381 11 10 22 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 353 11 17 25 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 353 11 17 25 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 337 10 13 25 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 326 6 13 40 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 318 4 17 46 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 357 11 17 34 1 n/a n/a 4 424
2008 349 8 15 37 1 n/a n/a 2 412
2009 320 24 13 42 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 295 30 12 47 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2011 294 11 2 60 2 0 14 0 383
2012 264 13 6 66 1 0 12 0 362
2013 272 20 9 78 1 0 10 0 390
2014 272 21 13 73 3 1 18 0 401
2015 264 28 14 90 4 1 13 0 414
2016 272 32 17 88 3 1 15 0 428
2017 230 37 13 97 2 1 19 0 399
2018 228 34 15 87 0 1 26 0 391
2019 223 38 16 86 0 2 27 0 392
2020 199 38 15 93 0 1 24 0 370
2021 184 31 16 84 0 1 11 0 327
2022 169 22 17 92 1 0 8 0 309
2023 179 27 20 93 1 0 7 0 327
2024 154 26 21 119 1 0 13 0 334

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 North Belmont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 27.0 21.5 23.9
1989 559 34.0 16.4 28.8
1990 562 34.0 16.5 23.1
1991 580 35.0 16.5 22.4
1992 553 35.0 15.8 27.5
1993 507 31.0 16.4 35.7
1994 481 30.0 16.0 33.3
1995 541 30.0 18.0 29.4
1996 541 30.0 18.0 29.4
1997 524 30.0 17.5 32.6
1998 427 30.0 14.2 42.6
1999 416 30.0 13.9 45
2000 392 31.0 12.6 50.8
2001 424 31.0 13.7 45.3
2002 407 30.0 13.6 51.4
2003 407 30.0 13.6 51.4
2004 385 26.0 14.8 54.5
2005 385 26.0 14.8 52.5
2006 385 26.0 14.8 59.7
2007 424 n/a n/a 51.4
2008 412 26.6 15.5 22.4
2009 400 27.2 14.7 14
2010 386 25.2 15.3 71.5
2011 383 25.2 15.1 73.9
2012 362 23.7 15.2 72.1
2013 390 24.7 15.7 72.3
2014 401 26.2 15.3 71.8
2015 414 26.0 15.9 99.3
2016 428 26.0 16.4 99.3
2017 399 24.7 16.1 96.5
2018 391 27.5 14.1 99.2
2019 392 25.0 15.6 98.7
2020 370 24.6 15.0 99.2
2021 327 23.2 14.0 99.1
2022 309 24.9 12.3 97.1
2023 327 26.5 12.3 99.1
2024 334 24.9 13.4 99.1

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 North Belmont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 27.0 21.5 23.9
1989 559 34.0 16.4 28.8
1990 562 34.0 16.5 23.1
1991 580 35.0 16.5 22.4
1992 553 35.0 15.8 27.5
1993 507 31.0 16.4 35.7
1994 481 30.0 16.0 33.3
1995 541 30.0 18.0 29.4
1996 541 30.0 18.0 29.4
1997 524 30.0 17.5 32.6
1998 427 30.0 14.2 42.6
1999 416 30.0 13.9 45
2000 392 31.0 12.6 50.8
2001 424 31.0 13.7 45.3
2002 407 30.0 13.6 51.4
2003 407 30.0 13.6 51.4
2004 385 26.0 14.8 54.5
2005 385 26.0 14.8 52.5
2006 385 26.0 14.8 59.7
2007 424 n/a n/a 51.4
2008 412 26.6 15.5 22.4
2009 400 27.2 14.7 14
2010 386 25.2 15.3 71.5
2011 383 25.2 15.1 73.9
2012 362 23.7 15.2 72.1
2013 390 24.7 15.7 72.3
2014 401 26.2 15.3 71.8
2015 414 26.0 15.9 99.3
2016 428 26.0 16.4 99.3
2017 399 24.7 16.1 96.5
2018 391 27.5 14.1 99.2
2019 392 25.0 15.6 98.7
2020 370 24.6 15.0 99.2
2021 327 23.2 14.0 99.1
2022 309 24.9 12.3 97.1
2023 327 26.5 12.3 99.1
2024 334 24.9 13.4 99.1

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 North Belmont Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,927 (18.7%) $8,375 (81.3%) $10,302

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Belmont Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1007th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 287th of 1502 Elementary schools
 49.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Belmont Elementary)50.870.8
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)56.455.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Belmont Elementary)53.853.8
   3rd Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)51.840.6
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Belmont Elementary)49.280.9
 31.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)49.547.5
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (North Belmont Elementary)47.770.2
 22.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)53.648.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Belmont Elementary)50.773.1
 22.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)52.548.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Belmont Elementary)50.751.9
 1.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)50.642.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (North Belmont Elementary)66.782.7
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Gaston County Schools)69.360
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392327
 16.6%
African American3827
 28.9%
American Indian01
Asian1620
 25%
Hispanic8693
 8.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White223179
 19.7%
Two or More Races277
 74.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%99.1%
 0.4%


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Students at North Belmont Elementary are 46% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

North Belmont Elementary ranks 233rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended North Belmont Elementary.


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