Belmont Elementary School

Summary:

Belmont Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 334 students in grades PK-4 in Belmont, New Hampshire, which is part of the Shaker Regional School District. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.41%) compared to the state average, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Hampshire elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Belmont Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the New Hampshire SAS assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (36%) and reading (49%) were both below the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. Additionally, the school's ranking for special education students is particularly low, placing 38th out of 71 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2023-2024. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 28.28% in 2020-2021 to 40.42% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the region, such as Canterbury Elementary and Gilmanton Elementary, both within the same school district, Belmont Elementary School stands out as having lower academic performance and a less diverse student population. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving student outcomes, and presents an opportunity for the district to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the specific needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 26 Best St.
       Belmont, NH  03220-4201


(603) 267-6568

District: Shaker Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,619 Help


Students who attend Belmont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Belmont Middle School
High:    Belmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belmont Elementary School ranks worse than 67.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belmont Elementary School is $18,619.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belmont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont Elementary School 159th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Belmont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shaker Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker Regional School District 57th of 163 New Hampshire 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 NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.34 122nd 238 48.7%
2007 48.29 133rd 237 43.9%
2008 82.03 25th 236 89.4%
2009 89.84 7th 240 97.1%
2010 79.94 30th 242 87.6%
2011 59.66 102nd 237 57.0%
2012 56.30 111th 241 53.9%
2013 57.12 107th 241 55.6%
2014 48.79 140th 242 42.1%
2015 44.71 126th 206 38.8%
2016 57.86 100th 244 59.0%
2017 39.36 149th 229 34.9%
2018 24.45 191st 231 17.3%
2019 25.69 183rd 231 20.8%
2021 18.55 182nd 211 13.7%
2022 30.04 170th 233 27.0%
2023 30.84 171st 237 27.8%
2024 35.73 159th 234 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.23 51st 52 1.9%
2024 43.85 38th 71 46.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.97 161st 190 15.3%
2019 22.94 167th 192 13.0%
2021 28.03 126th 160 21.3%
2022 24.15 155th 187 17.1%
2023 33.86 137th 193 29.0%
2024 31.15 135th 187 27.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.80 144th 195 26.2%
2019 29.16 151st 195 22.6%
2021 13.66 155th 168 7.7%
2022 37.50 126th 194 35.1%
2023 27.18 156th 199 21.6%
2024 42.95 120th 193 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Belmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.35 189th 227 16.7%
2019 25.79 182nd 229 20.5%
2021 17.54 185th 209 11.5%
2022 29.50 173rd 229 24.5%
2023 30.83 173rd 233 25.8%
2024 36.06 158th 228 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 1, 2019

Open Quote Very low moral amongst both staff AMD students. Very strict. Snacks allowed only fruit and veggies NO SUGAR be sure to pack some yummy brussel sprouts 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 Not Specified Total
1991 580 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 585
1992 602 1 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1993 614 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 620
1994 596 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 574 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1996 574 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1997 556 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 560 3 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 539 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 448 2 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 434 1 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 450 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 450 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 477 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 435 2 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 421 1 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 438 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 424 3 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 415 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2010 423 2 2 6 0 1 0 0 434
2011 411 4 3 3 2 0 0 0 423
2012 406 8 8 6 0 0 0 0 428
2013 414 4 5 9 2 0 0 0 434
2014 441 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 452
2015 433 5 1 4 0 1 0 0 444
2016 453 1 3 5 0 1 7 0 470
2017 418 2 5 3 0 0 11 0 439
2018 412 2 5 3 0 0 11 0 433
2019 382 2 8 3 1 0 18 0 414
2020 361 2 9 6 0 1 19 0 398
2021 315 2 7 6 0 1 12 0 343
2022 323 3 5 6 0 1 10 0 348
2023 312 1 1 8 0 1 11 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 Belmont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 585 29.0 20.1 9.2
1992 610 32.8 18.5 15.9
1993 620 32.8 18.9 n/a
1994 602 33.8 17.8 19.1
1995 577 31.6 18.3 18.5
1996 577 31.6 18.3 18.5
1997 563 31.6 17.8 14.4
1998 572 31.6 18.1 14.9
1999 548 31.6 17.3 15
2000 459 27.4 16.8 24.2
2001 449 27.4 16.4 24.3
2002 457 28.7 15.9 23.6
2003 457 28.7 15.9 23.6
2004 485 28.6 17.0 25.2
2005 454 27.6 16.4 23.1
2006 435 27.6 15.8 23.2
2007 440 27.6 15.9 23.2
2008 439 27.6 15.9 24.8
2009 428 29.1 14.7 29
2010 434 28.9 15.0 37.1
2011 423 28.9 14.6 38.1
2012 428 28.9 14.8 44.2
2013 434 29.9 14.5 45.4
2014 452 31.5 14.3 41.2
2015 444 31.0 14.3 43.9
2016 470 32.0 14.6 41.1
2017 439 32.1 13.6 43.3
2018 433 34.0 12.7 40.9
2019 414 33.9 12.2 38.9
2020 398 33.3 11.9 34.9
2021 343 33.3 10.3 28.3
2022 348 33.6 10.3 37.9
2023 334 33.7 9.9 40.4

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
1991 585 29.0 20.1 9.2
1992 610 32.8 18.5 15.9
1993 620 32.8 18.9 n/a
1994 602 33.8 17.8 19.1
1995 577 31.6 18.3 18.5
1996 577 31.6 18.3 18.5
1997 563 31.6 17.8 14.4
1998 572 31.6 18.1 14.9
1999 548 31.6 17.3 15
2000 459 27.4 16.8 24.2
2001 449 27.4 16.4 24.3
2002 457 28.7 15.9 23.6
2003 457 28.7 15.9 23.6
2004 485 28.6 17.0 25.2
2005 454 27.6 16.4 23.1
2006 435 27.6 15.8 23.2
2007 440 27.6 15.9 23.2
2008 439 27.6 15.9 24.8
2009 428 29.1 14.7 29
2010 434 28.9 15.0 37.1
2011 423 28.9 14.6 38.1
2012 428 28.9 14.8 44.2
2013 434 29.9 14.5 45.4
2014 452 31.5 14.3 41.2
2015 444 31.0 14.3 43.9
2016 470 32.0 14.6 41.1
2017 439 32.1 13.6 43.3
2018 433 34.0 12.7 40.9
2019 414 33.9 12.2 38.9
2020 398 33.3 11.9 34.9
2021 343 33.3 10.3 28.3
2022 348 33.6 10.3 37.9
2023 334 33.7 9.9 40.4

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,619

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belmont Elementary School

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 183rd of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 171st of 237 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)2442
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)3452
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Belmont Elementary School)5137
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)5646
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)2745
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)3051
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Belmont Elementary School)5336
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)5643
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
All Grades Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)2544
 19%
   All Grades Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)4135
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Belmont Elementary School)5236
 16%
   All Grades Reading (Shaker Regional School District)5553
 2%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414334
 19.3%
African American21
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander01
White382312
 18.3%
Two or More Races1811
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%40.4%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Belmont Elementary School.

Students at Belmont Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Belmont Elementary School ranks 159th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Belmont Middle School
High : Belmont 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 New Hampshire Department of Education.

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