Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belmont Elementary School serves the northwest part of Roanoke Rapids, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with distances extending up to 1.8 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belmont Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Belmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2331 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
22%
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Black
29%
24%
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White
53%
42%
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Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Elementary School's ranking?
Belmont Elementary School is ranked #2331 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Belmont Elementary School often compared to?
Belmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea, Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
614 students attend Belmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Belmont Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belmont Elementary School offer ?
Belmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belmont Elementary School part of?
Belmont Elementary School is part of Roanoke Rapids City Schools.
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