Belmont Elementary School

Summary:

Belmont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 814 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 182 districts in the state.

Belmont Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40% of 3rd-grade students at Belmont were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 58.04% for the Lincoln district and 58.91% for the state. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.1% to 25.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby elementary schools within the Lincoln Public Schools district, Belmont Elementary School stands out as an underperforming outlier. For instance, Fredstrom Elementary School, located just 2.26 miles away, consistently outperforms Belmont in academic metrics and has a much higher statewide ranking. The significant performance gaps between Belmont and its higher-performing peers suggest potential equity issues that may need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3425 N 14th St
       Lincoln, NE  68521-2196


(402) 436-1124

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,728 Help


Students who attend Belmont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Goodrich Middle School
High:    North Star High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  788

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
Hispanic:
27.2%
African American:
15.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belmont Elementary School ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 28th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.84. (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 Student population at Belmont Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), Hispanic (27.2%), African American (15.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 12, which is the 19th best among 40 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Belmont Elementary School employs 65.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belmont Elementary School is $14,728. 24 elementary schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belmont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont Elementary School 352nd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Belmont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Female students:
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African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 130th of 182 Nebraska 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 NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.36 315th 418 24.6%
2007 21.32 387th 430 10.0%
2008 31.70 424th 478 11.3%
2009 25.84 441st 471 6.4%
2010 52.15 268th 502 46.6%
2011 83.71 53rd 473 88.8%
2012 49.47 262nd 480 45.4%
2013 54.45 236th 485 51.3%
2014 64.07 155th 483 67.9%
2015 64.90 156th 488 68.0%
2016 63.46 153rd 480 68.1%
2017 63.16 164th 459 64.3%
2018 60.64 165th 450 63.3%
2019 58.41 177th 452 60.8%
2021 29.31 341st 442 22.9%
2022 21.23 370th 457 19.0%
2023 21.00 379th 459 17.4%
2024 21.84 352nd 428 17.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.88 1st 3 66.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.69 3rd 63 95.2%
2019 77.37 9th 60 85.0%
2021 58.89 16th 47 66.0%
2023 61.88 23rd 76 69.7%
2024 54.31 24th 54 55.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.50 21st 30 30.0%
2019 54.29 17th 43 60.5%
2023 13.49 55th 57 3.5%
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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 NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.01 23rd 281 91.8%
2019 80.31 29th 298 90.3%
2021 48.65 139th 264 47.3%
2022 36.02 180th 259 30.5%
2023 30.02 246th 312 21.2%
2024 37.34 78th 112 30.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.03 101st 341 70.4%
2019 58.74 136th 349 61.0%
2021 24.24 261st 318 17.9%
2022 21.76 275th 337 18.4%
2023 21.09 291st 349 16.6%
2024 22.37 177th 203 12.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.18 156th 347 55.0%
2019 54.28 164th 367 55.3%
2021 25.06 268th 328 18.3%
2022 16.65 306th 356 14.0%
2023 20.64 302nd 366 17.5%
2024 18.00 183rd 203 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.05 2nd 20 90.0%
2019 87.34 3rd 26 88.5%
2021 91.07 1st 4 75.0%
2023 45.83 12th 20 40.0%
2024 59.24 2nd 6 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.01 1st 81 98.8%
2019 83.46 7th 90 92.2%
2021 59.54 24th 68 64.7%
2022 57.69 32nd 81 60.5%
2023 58.33 42nd 108 61.1%
2024 50.15 21st 53 60.4%
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Rank History for White students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.11 197th 391 49.6%
2019 47.81 193rd 391 50.6%
2021 21.12 323rd 368 12.2%
2022 11.18 372nd 388 4.1%
2023 7.98 375th 385 2.6%
2024 9.05 254th 261 2.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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.

Belmont Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska 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 495 26 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1989 492 25 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 512 23 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 506 18 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1992 478 16 22 11 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1993 465 19 26 9 2 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 665 52 33 15 5 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 623 42 21 14 5 n/a n/a 0 705
1996 623 42 21 14 5 n/a n/a 0 705
1997 611 47 18 12 7 n/a n/a 0 695
1998 630 51 16 15 8 n/a n/a 0 720
1999 631 42 13 10 12 n/a n/a 3 711
2000 597 51 10 14 10 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 617 54 62 33 9 n/a n/a 0 775
2002 615 88 85 73 9 n/a n/a 0 870
2003 615 88 85 73 9 n/a n/a 0 870
2004 465 66 61 36 9 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 457 79 75 50 6 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 409 71 79 60 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2007 426 92 84 75 7 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 463 105 95 80 5 n/a n/a 0 748
2009 473 118 83 94 13 n/a n/a 0 781
2010 460 109 79 108 17 n/a n/a 0 773
2011 374 71 55 102 6 0 39 0 647
2012 370 81 52 128 5 0 50 0 686
2013 353 93 36 137 5 1 57 0 682
2014 354 87 33 144 2 1 73 0 694
2015 376 84 31 144 3 1 66 0 705
2016 370 93 19 145 2 3 68 0 700
2017 385 94 21 163 5 1 72 0 741
2018 373 95 26 174 3 2 76 0 749
2019 412 98 21 183 3 1 75 0 793
2020 388 112 17 209 8 1 86 0 821
2021 365 112 19 210 3 0 91 0 800
2022 363 127 23 225 7 0 92 0 837
2023 346 124 25 220 6 0 93 0 814
2024 326 124 33 214 8 1 82 0 788

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 524 31.0 16.9 10.5
1989 530 33.0 16.0 13
1990 555 32.5 17.0 13.5
1991 538 36.0 14.9 15.8
1992 528 32.8 16.0 17.2
1993 521 32.3 16.1 16.5
1994 770 44.4 17.3 19.1
1995 705 46.6 15.1 31.8
1996 705 46.6 15.1 31.8
1997 695 45.6 15.2 32.5
1998 720 45.6 15.8 41.1
1999 711 49.2 14.5 43.6
2000 682 50.6 13.5 46.3
2001 775 59.3 13.1 50.3
2002 870 74.9 11.6 57.9
2003 870 74.9 11.6 57.9
2004 637 56.6 11.3 56.5
2005 667 55.0 12.1 61.6
2006 622 56.1 11.1 59.5
2007 684 55.0 12.4 64
2008 748 64.3 11.6 73.4
2009 781 64.9 12.0 74.9
2010 773 68.0 11.3 77.5
2011 647 55.8 11.5 74.5
2012 686 49.3 13.8 75.9
2013 682 51.7 13.1 77.4
2014 694 53.4 12.9 78.2
2015 705 57.0 12.3 76.5
2016 700 62.0 11.2 76
2017 741 64.1 11.5 81.5
2018 749 57.6 12.9 85.3
2019 793 66.7 11.8 80.6
2020 821 66.6 12.3 80.8
2021 800 66.8 11.9 80.6
2022 837 66.0 12.6 76.8
2023 814 72.0 11.2 n/a
2024 788 65.4 12.0 n/a

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 524 31.0 16.9 10.5
1989 530 33.0 16.0 13
1990 555 32.5 17.0 13.5
1991 538 36.0 14.9 15.8
1992 528 32.8 16.0 17.2
1993 521 32.3 16.1 16.5
1994 770 44.4 17.3 19.1
1995 705 46.6 15.1 31.8
1996 705 46.6 15.1 31.8
1997 695 45.6 15.2 32.5
1998 720 45.6 15.8 41.1
1999 711 49.2 14.5 43.6
2000 682 50.6 13.5 46.3
2001 775 59.3 13.1 50.3
2002 870 74.9 11.6 57.9
2003 870 74.9 11.6 57.9
2004 637 56.6 11.3 56.5
2005 667 55.0 12.1 61.6
2006 622 56.1 11.1 59.5
2007 684 55.0 12.4 64
2008 748 64.3 11.6 73.4
2009 781 64.9 12.0 74.9
2010 773 68.0 11.3 77.5
2011 647 55.8 11.5 74.5
2012 686 49.3 13.8 75.9
2013 682 51.7 13.1 77.4
2014 694 53.4 12.9 78.2
2015 705 57.0 12.3 76.5
2016 700 62.0 11.2 76
2017 741 64.1 11.5 81.5
2018 749 57.6 12.9 85.3
2019 793 66.7 11.8 80.6
2020 821 66.6 12.3 80.8
2021 800 66.8 11.9 80.6
2022 837 66.0 12.6 76.8
2023 814 72.0 11.2 n/a
2024 788 65.4 12.0 n/a

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $960 (7.3%) $10,823 (82.3%) $13,143
2020 $1,306 (9.8%) $11,040 (82.8%) $13,330
2021 $1,492 (11.1%) $10,908 (81.0%) $13,460
2022 $1,804 (13.0%) $10,796 (77.9%) $13,866
2023 $1,931 (13.1%) $11,455 (77.8%) $14,728

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belmont Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 177th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 379th of 459 Elementary schools
 43.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Elementary School)6249
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6362
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)5832
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5756
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Elementary School)5043
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)6459
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)4438
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5455
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Elementary School)5740
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)7856
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Belmont Elementary School)7566
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)6973
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students793814
 2.6%
African American98124
 26.5%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian2125
 19%
Hispanic183220
 20.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White412346
 16%
Two or More Races7593
 24%


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Students at Belmont Elementary School are 41% White, 27% Hispanic, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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

Middle : Goodrich Middle School
High : North Star High School

Belmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Nebraska elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 788 students attended Belmont Elementary 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 Nebraska Department of Education.

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