Belmont Elementary School

19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Belmont Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5% in MD
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Belmont Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Belmont Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#61 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
25%
75-79%
45%
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
13%
33%
White
61%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belmont Elementary School's ranking?
Belmont Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Belmont Elementary School often compared to?
Belmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
348 students attend Belmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Belmont Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belmont Elementary School offer ?
Belmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belmont Elementary School part of?
Belmont Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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