Belshaw Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 14%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belshaw Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belshaw Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
55%
56%

Black
17%
5%

White
15%
21%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a

Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Belshaw Elementary School often compared to?
Belshaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Belshaw Elementary School?
404 students attend Belshaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Belshaw Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belshaw Elementary School?
Belshaw Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Belshaw Elementary School offer ?
Belshaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Belshaw Elementary School part of?
Belshaw Elementary School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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