Belmont Elementary School
Tel:
(616)863-6362
- Belmont Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Belmont Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belmont Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belmont Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #303 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belmont Elementary School is Northview High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chandler Woods Charter Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chandler Woods Charter Academy (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belmont Chandler Woods Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 710 students
1.3 miles
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616)866-6000 1.3 K-8 710 - Grand Rapids Highlands School Grades: 5-6 | 447 students
2.1 miles
4645 Chandy Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)361-3440 2.1 5-6 447 - Grand Rapids Northview High School Grades: 9-12 | 1152 students
2.1 miles
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)363-4857 2.1 9-12 1152 - Comstock Park Pine Island Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 414 students
2.3 miles
6101 Pine Island Dr Ne
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616)254-5500 2.3 3-5 414 - Grand Rapids Crossroads Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 514 students
2.4 miles
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616)361-3430 2.4 7-8 514
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