Is Belmont Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Belmont Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Belmont Elementary School?

Students at Belmont Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Belmont Elementary School attend?

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

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:
159^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,619

Students who attend Belmont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Belmont Middle School
High:	Belmont High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Belmont Elementary School ranks worse than 67.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Belmont Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Male students:

White students:

Shaker Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker Regional School District 57^th 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
2006	51.34	122^nd	238	48.7%
2007	48.29	133^rd	237	43.9%
2008	82.03	25^th	236	89.4%
2009	89.84	7^th	240	97.1%
2010	79.94	30^th	242	87.6%
2011	59.66	102^nd	237	57.0%
2012	56.30	111^th	241	53.9%
2013	57.12	107^th	241	55.6%
2014	48.79	140^th	242	42.1%
2015	44.71	126^th	206	38.8%
2016	57.86	100^th	244	59.0%
2017	39.36	149^th	229	34.9%
2018	24.45	191^st	231	17.3%
2019	25.69	183^rd	231	20.8%
2021	18.55	182^nd	211	13.7%
2022	30.04	170^th	233	27.0%
2023	30.84	171^st	237	27.8%
2024	35.73	159^th	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	51^st	52	1.9%
2024	43.85	38^th	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
2018	19.97	161^st	190	15.3%
2019	22.94	167^th	192	13.0%
2021	28.03	126^th	160	21.3%
2022	24.15	155^th	187	17.1%
2023	33.86	137^th	193	29.0%
2024	31.15	135^th	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
2018	30.80	144^th	195	26.2%
2019	29.16	151^st	195	22.6%
2021	13.66	155^th	168	7.7%
2022	37.50	126^th	194	35.1%
2023	27.18	156^th	199	21.6%
2024	42.95	120^th	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
2018	24.35	189^th	227	16.7%
2019	25.79	182^nd	229	20.5%
2021	17.54	185^th	209	11.5%
2022	29.50	173^rd	229	24.5%
2023	30.83	173^rd	233	25.8%
2024	36.06	158^th	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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Friday, February 1, 2019

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	Total
1991	580	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	585
1992	602	1	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	610
1993	614	1	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	620
1994	596	0	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	602
1995	574	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	577
1996	574	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	577
1997	556	3	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	563
1998	560	3	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	572
1999	539	2	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	548
2000	448	2	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	459
2001	434	1	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	449
2002	450	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	457
2003	450	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	457
2004	477	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	485
2005	435	2	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	454
2006	421	1	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	435
2007	438	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	440
2008	424	3	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	439
2009	415	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	428
2010	423	2	2	6	0	1	0	434
2011	411	4	3	3	2	0	0	423
2012	406	8	8	6	0	0	0	428
2013	414	4	5	9	2	0	0	434
2014	441	5	4	0	2	0	0	452
2015	433	5	1	4	0	1	0	444
2016	453	1	3	5	0	1	7	470
2017	418	2	5	3	0	0	11	439
2018	412	2	5	3	0	0	11	433
2019	382	2	8	3	1	0	18	414
2020	361	2	9	6	0	1	19	398
2021	315	2	7	6	0	1	12	343
2022	323	3	5	6	0	1	10	348
2023	312	1	1	8	0	1	11	334
2024	305	2	0	7	0	1	16	331

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
2024	331	33.0	10.0	41.1

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 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
2024	331	33.0	10.0	41.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belmont Elementary School

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 183^rd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 171^st 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)	24	42	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	34	52	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Belmont Elementary School)	51	37	14%
3rd Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	56	46	10%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)	27	45	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	30	51	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Belmont Elementary School)	53	36	17%
4th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	56	43	13%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Belmont Elementary School)	25	44	19%
All Grades Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Belmont Elementary School)	52	36	16%
All Grades Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	55	53	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	414	334	19.3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	1	87.5%
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	382	312	18.3%
Two or More Races	18	11	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.9%	40.4%	1.5%

Schools Near Belmont Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	26 Best St.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 267-6568	331	33	10.0	41.1%	305 (92.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.8%)	35.7	159^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.1%		30.8	171^st of 237 public elementary schools	27.8%	12	33.0	39.0					36.0	46.0	51.0					49.0				$18,619
Woodland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Winter St. Ext.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-8733	303	31	9.7	64.0%	251 (82.8%)	5 (1.7%)	15 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.2%)	15.4	204^th of 234 public elementary schools	12.8%		21.3	201^st of 237 public elementary schools	15.2%	3	27.0	27.0	21.0				25.0	39.0	36.0	35.0				36.0	17.0		17.0	$18,999
Pleasant Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Pleasant St.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-2168	259	23	11.2	43.2%	227 (87.6%)	9 (3.5%)	12 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	30.3	175^th of 234 public elementary schools	25.2%		21.8	199^th of 237 public elementary schools	16.0%	24	55.0	34.0	15.0				35.0	45.0	47.0	45.0				45.0	21.0		21.0	$18,998
Southwick School	Public	K-4	50 Zion Hill Rd.	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-3611	253	24	10.7	38.3%	215 (85.0%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	26.1	187^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.1%		33.4	168^th of 237 public elementary schools	29.1%	19	38.0	44.0					41.0	32.0	38.0					35.0				$15,141
Winnisquam Early Learning Center	Public	PK	435 W. Main Street	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 286-4531	31	3	12.4	32.3%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Sanbornton Central School	Public	K-4	16 Hunkins Pond Rd.	Sanbornton	03269	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 286-8223	179	14	12.6	40.8%	150 (83.8%)	2 (1.1%)	10 (5.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.8%)	58.9	93^rd of 234 public elementary schools	60.3%		35.9	164^th of 237 public elementary schools	30.8%	71	70.0	48.0					59.0	53.0	48.0					51.0				$21,788
Gilmanton Elementary School	Public	K-8	1386 NH Rte. 140	Gilmanton IW	03837	Belknap County	Gilmanton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 364-5681	359	31	11.5	15.6%	340 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)	56.6	98^th of 234 public elementary schools	58.1%		77.2	43^rd of 237 public elementary schools	81.9%	55	41.0	70.0	43.0	59.0	49.0	54.0	54.0	36.0	50.0	62.0	77.0	68.0	63.0	61.0	32.0	50.0	42.0	$17,297
Gilford Elementary School	Public	K-4	76 Belknap Mountain Rd.	Gilford	03249	Belknap County	Gilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-1661	309	33	9.3	15.2%	283 (91.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	73.2	49^th of 234 public elementary schools	79.1%		69.8	60^th of 237 public elementary schools	74.7%	11	61.0	71.0					66.0	54.0	63.0					58.0				$20,042
Elm Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	478 Elm St.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-4113	271	22	12.3	45.8%	237 (87.5%)	6 (2.2%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	59.5	88^th of 234 public elementary schools	62.4%		52.1	115^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.5%	27	54.0	50.0	58.0				54.0	41.0	53.0	61.0				51.0	53.0		53.0	$18,995
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 Baptist Rd.	Canterbury	03224	Merrimack County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-9944	106	11	9.9	10.4%	101 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	83.7	29^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.6%		66.4	64^th of 237 public elementary schools	73.0%	35		56.0	71.0				64.0		69.0	79.0				72.0	54.0		54.0	$17,864

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