Bellmont Elementary School

1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bellmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bellmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Bellmont Elementary School's student population of 661 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
661 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Bellmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellmont Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1336 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
36%
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23%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
78%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellmont Elementary School's ranking?
Bellmont Elementary School is ranked #1336 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Bellmont Elementary School?
661 students attend Bellmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bellmont Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellmont Elementary School?
Bellmont Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bellmont Elementary School offer ?
Bellmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bellmont Elementary School part of?
Bellmont Elementary School is part of North Adams Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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