Belwood Elementary School (Closed 2013)

3902 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Belwood Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
131 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(11-12)
45-49%
78%
(11-12)
55-59%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
15%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
85%
19%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
10%
57%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.27

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Belwood Elementary School?
131 students attend Belwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Belwood Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belwood Elementary School?
Belwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belwood Elementary School offer ?
Belwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Belwood Elementary School part of?
Belwood Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District.

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