Belton Preparatory Academy

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

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:
91^st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

African American:

8.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.45. (See more...)

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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belton Preparatory Academy:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Charter Institute at Erskine:

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Institute at Erskine 34^th 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	57^th	644	91.1%
2024	84.45	91^st	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	103^rd	463	77.8%
2024	65.18	161^st	441	63.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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: 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	Two or More Races	Total
2019	21	3	0	0	1	25
2020	88	5	0	1	1	95
2021	121	7	0	1	5	134
2022	165	11	0	0	5	181
2023	210	21	3	2	9	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

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	25	245	880%
African American	3	21	600%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	210	900%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80%	50.6%	29.4%

Schools Near Belton Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)				SC READY Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Belton Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-7	5901 Belton Highway	Belton	29627	Anderson County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	No	Yes	(864) 392-1173	245	14	18.1	50.6%	210 (85.7%)	21 (8.6%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	84.4	91^st of 638 public elementary schools	85.7%		90.3	57^th of 644 public elementary schools	91.1%	34	71.2	72.9	80.0	76.2	71.1	78.3	44.0	38.1
Marshall Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	218 Bannister Street	Belton	29627	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 369-4716	452	30	15.0	100.0%	282 (62.4%)	75 (16.6%)	40 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (11.9%)								(n/a)									$12,752	$1,933	$657	$2,590	$8,653	$1,509	$10,162
Belton Elementary	Public	3-5	202 Watkins Street	Belton	29627	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 338-7738	372	27	13.7	85.5%	255 (68.5%)	57 (15.3%)	28 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.6%)	78	137^th of 638 public elementary schools	78.5%		78.2	128^th of 644 public elementary schools	80.1%	9	63.9	71.9	61.1		69.9	64.9	56.6		$11,828	$1,924	$764	$2,688	$7,923	$1,217	$9,141
Nevitt Forest Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1401 Bolt Drive	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	Yes	No	Yes	(864) 260-5190	577	40	14.5	100.0%	116 (20.1%)	360 (62.4%)	33 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (11.6%)	39.1	388^th of 638 public elementary schools	39.2%		40.1	388^th of 644 public elementary schools	39.8%		44.3	54.7	51.0		55.8	37.3	26.1		$12,480	$1,930	$961	$2,892	$8,193	$1,396	$9,588
Calhoun Academy of the Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1520 East Calhoun Street	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	Yes	No	Yes	(864) 260-5090	473	37	12.8	100.0%	176 (37.2%)	194 (41.0%)	44 (9.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.1%)	48	336^th of 638 public elementary schools	47.3%		44.6	353^rd of 644 public elementary schools	45.2%	17	56.7	59.2	46.1		59.7	38.2	35.4		$13,385	$1,097	$840	$1,937	$9,700	$1,748	$11,448
Midway Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1221 Harriett Circle	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 716-3800	699	47	14.9	45.5%	501 (71.7%)	91 (13.0%)	47 (6.7%)	21 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.6%)	90.2	48^th of 638 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	37^th of 644 public elementary schools	94.3%	11	67.2	84.8	75.3		66.4	85.7	74.0		$10,520	$1,104	$506	$1,610	$7,756	$1,154	$8,910
Wright Elementary	Public	K-5	1136 Wright School Road	Belton	29627	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 296-1776	193	14	13.7	76.7%	154 (79.8%)	13 (6.7%)	10 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	89.8	55^th of 638 public elementary schools	91.4%		88.2	75^th of 644 public elementary schools	88.4%	20	61.3	70.4	88.1		77.4	77.7	76.2		$13,222	$1,902	$748	$2,651	$8,980	$1,591	$10,571
Cedar Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	107 Melvin Lane	Williamston	29697	Anderson County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 847-3500	602	43	14.1	74.1%	482 (80.1%)	24 (4.0%)	64 (10.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	79.8	123^rd of 638 public elementary schools	80.7%		89.1	66^th of 644 public elementary schools	89.8%	57	56.4	77.4	69.5		61.1	78.5	63.1		$10,722	$1,526	$591	$2,118	$7,556	$1,049	$8,605
Homeland Park Primary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	3519 Wilmont Street	Anderson	29624	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	Yes	No	Yes	(864) 260-5125	427	29	14.6	100.0%	116 (27.2%)	161 (37.7%)	118 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)								(n/a)									$14,013	$1,374	$1,196	$2,570	$10,146	$1,297	$11,443
Concord Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2701 Calrossie Road	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 260-5105	596	39	15.3	59.9%	360 (60.4%)	132 (22.1%)	42 (7.0%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.2%)	81.2	109^th of 638 public elementary schools	82.9%		80.7	112^th of 644 public elementary schools	82.6%	3	70.7	76.3	64.9		63.6	70.1	55.0		$11,517	$672	$618	$1,291	$8,950	$1,276	$10,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Belton Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Belton Preparatory Academy?

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

What district is Belton Preparatory Academy in?

Charter Institute at Erskine

How many students attend Belton Preparatory Academy?

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

Is Belton Preparatory Academy a good school?

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

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