Belton Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Belton Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school in Belton, South Carolina, serving 245 students from kindergarten to 7th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Charter Institute at Erskine district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Belton Preparatory Academy's academic excellence is evident in its high proficiency rates, with 71.2% of 3rd graders, 72.9% of 4th graders, 80% of 5th graders, and 76.2% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In Mathematics, the school also outperforms its peers, with 71.1% of 3rd graders, 78.3% of 4th graders, 44% of 5th graders, and 38.1% of 7th graders proficient or better. The school's strong performance extends to science as well, with 54.6% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to 33.2% for the district and 46.6% for the state.

While Belton Preparatory Academy's academic achievements are impressive, the school's student population is predominantly white, with 85.71% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This racial imbalance is in contrast to the surrounding schools, such as Concord Elementary, North Pointe Elementary, and Wright Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Belton Preparatory Academy has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.41% to 56.72% over the past three school years, indicating that the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

 5901 Belton Highway
       Belton, SC  29627


(864) 392-1173

District: Charter Institute at Erskine

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
African American:
8.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belton Preparatory Academy ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), African American (8.6%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belton Preparatory Academy is 18.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District! (See more...)
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Compare Belton Preparatory Academy employs 13.5 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belton Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Preparatory Academy 91st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Belton Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Charter Institute at Erskine:

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Institute at Erskine 34th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belton Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Belton Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.33 57th 644 91.1%
2024 84.45 91st 638 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at Belton Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.66 103rd 463 77.8%
2024 65.18 161st 441 63.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belton Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 21 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 25
2020 88 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 95
2021 121 7 0 1 0 0 5 0 134
2022 165 11 0 0 0 0 5 0 181
2023 210 21 3 2 0 0 9 0 245

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 Belton Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 25 5.0 5.0 80
2020 95 5.5 17.2 35.8
2021 134 8.4 15.9 56.7
2022 181 11.5 15.7 46.4
2023 245 13.5 18.1 50.6

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 Belton Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 25 5.0 5.0 80
2020 95 5.5 17.2 35.8
2021 134 8.4 15.9 56.7
2022 181 11.5 15.7 46.4
2023 245 13.5 18.1 50.6

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belton Preparatory Academy

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25245
 880%
African American321
 600%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White21210
 900%
Two or More Races19
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80%50.6%
 29.4%


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Belton Preparatory Academy ranks 91st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Belton Preparatory Academy.

Students at Belton Preparatory Academy are 86% White, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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