Serving 209 students in grades 3-6, Belden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
56%
17%
White
24%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Belden Elementary School?
209 students attend Belden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Belden Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belden Elementary School?
Belden Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belden Elementary School offer ?
Belden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belden Elementary School part of?
Belden Elementary School is part of Canton City School District.
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