North Belmont Elementary School

210 School Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Belmont 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 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North Belmont Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

North Belmont Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Belmont Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#534 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Belmont Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Belmont Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Belmont Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Belmont Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of North Belmont Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Belmont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Belmont Elementary School's ranking?
North Belmont Elementary School is ranked #534 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Belmont Elementary School often compared to?
North Belmont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcadenville Elementary School, Carr Elementary School, Catawba Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Belmont Elementary School?
327 students attend North Belmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of North Belmont Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Belmont Elementary School?
North Belmont Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Belmont Elementary School offer ?
North Belmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Belmont Elementary School part of?
North Belmont Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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