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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
85%
19%
White
10%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
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 13:1.
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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