Belmont Elementary School

26 Best St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Belmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belmont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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School Overview

Belmont Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Belmont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#314 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belmont Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Belmont Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Belmont Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Belmont Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belmont Elementary School's ranking?
Belmont Elementary School is ranked #314 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Belmont Elementary School often compared to?
Belmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
334 students attend Belmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Belmont Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belmont Elementary School offer ?
Belmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Belmont Elementary School part of?
Belmont Elementary School is part of Shaker Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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