Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Belmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire 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 approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belmont Elementary School serves the northeast part of Belmont, NH, covering an area of approximately 31.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belmont Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Elementary School's ranking?
Belmont Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Belmont Elementary School often compared to?
Belmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilford 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 42% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
336 students attend Belmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Belmont Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belmont Elementary School offer ?
Belmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belmont Elementary School part of?
Belmont Elementary School is part of Shaker Regional School District.
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