Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

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Heyward C Bellamy Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 556 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New Hanover County Schools district, which is ranked 70 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Heyward C Bellamy Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with proficiency rates in mathematics ranging from 78.6% for 3rd grade to 90% for 4th grade, compared to the district's 68.5% and 65.9%, and the state's 62.7% and 56.6%, respectively. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities. Additionally, Heyward C Bellamy Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.1% to 38.13% in recent years, compared to some nearby schools like Mary C. Williams Elementary at 99.24% and Sunset Park Elementary at 99.27%.

Heyward C Bellamy Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools over the past decade, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several school years. This sustained high performance is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and the dedication of its staff. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may raise questions about equity and access to high-quality education for students from lower-income families in the surrounding area, and further investigation into the school's enrollment and outreach practices could provide insights into how the school can ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 70 Sanders Rd
       Wilmington, NC  28412-2619


(910) 350-2039

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,008 Help


Students who attend Heyward C Bellamy Elementary usually attend:

High:    Eugene Ashley High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
Hispanic:
11.9%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Compare Details Heyward C Bellamy Elementary ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), Hispanic (11.9%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary is 14.4. 18 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary is $10,008. 21 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heyward C Bellamy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heyward C Bellamy Elementary 114th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Heyward C Bellamy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.70 420th 1276 67.1%
2007 75.08 261st 1293 79.8%
2008 69.30 362nd 1324 72.7%
2009 58.81 636th 1354 53.0%
2010 78.65 226th 1363 83.4%
2011 79.77 205th 1381 85.2%
2012 80.29 199th 1388 85.7%
2013 90.36 99th 1403 92.9%
2014 85.55 160th 1390 88.5%
2015 83.84 173rd 1440 88.0%
2016 78.99 249th 1425 82.5%
2017 75.65 314th 1429 78.0%
2018 84.95 155th 1434 89.2%
2019 87.12 141st 1473 90.4%
2021 89.71 128th 1489 91.4%
2022 84.36 190th 1514 87.5%
2023 88.78 126th 1502 91.6%
2024 90.08 114th 1505 92.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.24 92nd 801 88.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.48 130th 1332 90.2%
2019 91.98 37th 1361 97.3%
2021 93.03 35th 1329 97.4%
2022 87.19 72nd 1366 94.7%
2023 78.99 174th 1437 87.9%
2024 78.25 178th 1450 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.29 166th 1405 88.2%
2019 81.27 193rd 1424 86.4%
2021 85.63 155th 1440 89.2%
2022 78.95 238th 1458 83.7%
2023 85.60 145th 1459 90.1%
2024 90.09 94th 1455 93.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.03 144th 897 83.9%
2019 74.87 116th 878 86.8%
2021 83.60 43rd 646 93.3%
2022 74.30 81st 634 87.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.53 411th 612 32.8%
2021 40.00 388th 494 21.5%
2022 69.76 73rd 500 85.4%
2023 63.00 213th 582 63.4%
2024 68.02 152nd 669 77.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 167th 1413 88.2%
2019 87.72 123rd 1430 91.4%
2021 89.60 111th 1444 92.3%
2022 86.29 148th 1464 89.9%
2023 88.85 109th 1461 92.5%
2024 86.72 145th 1464 90.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.05 124th 927 86.6%
2019 92.14 36th 949 96.2%
2021 72.62 137th 896 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.03 185th 851 78.3%
2019 73.70 159th 865 81.6%
2022 81.45 93rd 893 89.6%
2024 82.61 97th 951 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.27 234th 1178 80.1%
2019 77.32 216th 1183 81.7%
2021 82.05 160th 1172 86.3%
2022 72.28 293rd 1194 75.5%
2023 80.20 180th 1183 84.8%
2024 83.27 147th 1166 87.4%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 165 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1989 309 200 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1990 294 171 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 349 129 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 336 171 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 332 176 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 357 152 0 2 2 n/a n/a 25 538
1995 440 100 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 440 100 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 450 98 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 555
1998 418 75 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1999 401 67 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 426 62 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 430 59 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 425 49 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 425 49 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 461 53 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 518 71 9 19 3 n/a n/a 0 620
2006 539 104 6 29 3 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 430 48 3 15 2 n/a n/a 34 532
2008 370 40 4 24 1 n/a n/a 28 467
2009 508 74 10 27 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2010 488 83 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2011 520 59 10 41 0 0 19 0 649
2012 528 43 10 40 1 0 23 0 645
2013 557 56 14 41 1 0 23 0 692
2014 563 58 14 39 0 0 22 0 696
2015 502 39 12 30 0 0 20 0 603
2016 498 48 10 37 1 1 27 0 622
2017 486 56 15 46 2 1 28 0 634
2018 482 59 19 60 1 0 27 0 648
2019 447 64 20 50 1 1 21 0 604
2020 453 53 27 55 1 1 31 0 621
2021 355 32 12 43 0 0 20 0 462
2022 442 30 13 59 1 1 21 0 567
2023 422 31 14 66 1 2 20 0 556

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 Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 28.0 20.7 40.9
1989 509 29.0 17.5 58.2
1990 471 29.0 16.2 63.5
1991 481 29.0 16.5 62.2
1992 511 29.0 17.6 40.9
1993 512 36.0 14.2 59
1994 538 37.0 14.5 60
1995 544 41.0 13.3 42.6
1996 544 41.0 13.3 42.6
1997 555 41.0 13.5 41.6
1998 504 34.0 14.8 50
1999 478 34.0 14.1 51.9
2000 497 35.0 14.2 45.9
2001 495 35.0 14.1 45.1
2002 485 35.0 13.9 39.2
2003 485 35.0 13.9 39.2
2004 537 35.0 15.3 42.8
2005 620 35.0 17.7 46.5
2006 681 35.0 19.5 44.3
2007 532 n/a n/a 48.8
2008 467 30.2 15.5 44.2
2009 619 37.7 16.4 35.2
2010 603 39.0 15.4 38.3
2011 649 38.8 16.7 37.3
2012 645 39.3 16.4 40.8
2013 692 41.8 16.5 39.3
2014 696 42.5 16.3 39.2
2015 603 38.0 15.8 40.6
2016 622 38.0 16.3 39.7
2017 634 38.4 16.5 44.2
2018 648 39.7 16.2 36.3
2019 604 36.6 16.5 42.7
2020 621 37.6 16.5 34.3
2021 462 31.0 14.8 27.3
2022 567 37.5 15.1 23.1
2023 556 38.6 14.4 38.1

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 Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 28.0 20.7 40.9
1989 509 29.0 17.5 58.2
1990 471 29.0 16.2 63.5
1991 481 29.0 16.5 62.2
1992 511 29.0 17.6 40.9
1993 512 36.0 14.2 59
1994 538 37.0 14.5 60
1995 544 41.0 13.3 42.6
1996 544 41.0 13.3 42.6
1997 555 41.0 13.5 41.6
1998 504 34.0 14.8 50
1999 478 34.0 14.1 51.9
2000 497 35.0 14.2 45.9
2001 495 35.0 14.1 45.1
2002 485 35.0 13.9 39.2
2003 485 35.0 13.9 39.2
2004 537 35.0 15.3 42.8
2005 620 35.0 17.7 46.5
2006 681 35.0 19.5 44.3
2007 532 n/a n/a 48.8
2008 467 30.2 15.5 44.2
2009 619 37.7 16.4 35.2
2010 603 39.0 15.4 38.3
2011 649 38.8 16.7 37.3
2012 645 39.3 16.4 40.8
2013 692 41.8 16.5 39.3
2014 696 42.5 16.3 39.2
2015 603 38.0 15.8 40.6
2016 622 38.0 16.3 39.7
2017 634 38.4 16.5 44.2
2018 648 39.7 16.2 36.3
2019 604 36.6 16.5 42.7
2020 621 37.6 16.5 34.3
2021 462 31.0 14.8 27.3
2022 567 37.5 15.1 23.1
2023 556 38.6 14.4 38.1

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 Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (7.7%) $9,233 (92.3%) $10,008

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

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 141st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heyward C Bellamy Elementary)84.678.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)69.468.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Heyward C Bellamy Elementary)77.260.9
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heyward C Bellamy Elementary)7781
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Heyward C Bellamy Elementary)6975
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heyward C Bellamy Elementary)82.489.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)67.666.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Heyward C Bellamy Elementary)79.268
 11.2%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Heyward C Bellamy Elementary)85.685.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)8074.9
 5.1%
   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 Students604556
 7.9%
African American6431
 51.6%
American Indian11
Asian2014
 30%
Hispanic5066
 32%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White447422
 5.6%
Two or More Races2120
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%38.1%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Students who attend Heyward C Bellamy Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Eugene Ashley High

Yes. Heyward C Bellamy Elementary ranks in the top 7.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Heyward C Bellamy Elementary.

Students at Heyward C Bellamy Elementary are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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