Belt Line Elementary School

1355 W Belt Line Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belt Line Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belt Line Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Belt Line Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
493 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Belt Line Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belt Line Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 (TX)
#4413 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
37%
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25-29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
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Black
84%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belt Line Elementary School's ranking?
Belt Line Elementary School is ranked #4413 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Belt Line Elementary School often compared to?
Belt Line Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas L Marsalis El Steam Academy, Woodridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Belt Line Elementary School?
493 students attend Belt Line Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Belt Line Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belt Line Elementary School?
Belt Line Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belt Line Elementary School offer ?
Belt Line Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Belt Line Elementary School part of?
Belt Line Elementary School is part of Lancaster ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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