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New Hope Elementary School vs. Belmont Central Elementary School

Should you attend New Hope Elementary School or Belmont Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Hope Elementary School
137 Stowe Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Belmont Central Elementary School
310 Eagle Road
Belmont, NC 28012
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

New Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Belmont Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Hope Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 687 students in grades 2-5, Belmont Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
2-5
Total Students
541 students
687 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Hope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belmont Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Hope Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belmont Central Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Hope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belmont Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#586 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#354 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Hope Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belmont Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Hope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belmont Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Hope Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belmont Central Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
85
-
Grade 1 Students
93
-
Grade 2 Students
85
198
Grade 3 Students
95
172
Grade 4 Students
95
162
Grade 5 Students
88
155

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belmont Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belmont Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belmont Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belmont Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Hope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belmont Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Hope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belmont Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Hope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belmont Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Hope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belmont Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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