Excellent
#118 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 4% in state
North Belmont Elementary
Elementary School · Gaston County Schools · Belmont, NC
A Gaston County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
210 School Street, Belmont, NC 28012
- Math 74% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Belmont Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Belmont Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,222/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,057
Median home value
$324,400
Median rent
$1,288/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Mcadenville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Belmont Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 2–5 | 2.2 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #3 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Belmont Elementary is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Belmont Elementary
North Belmont Elementary is a public elementary school in Belmont, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about North Belmont Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Belmont Elementary
What grades does North Belmont Elementary serve?
North Belmont Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Belmont Elementary?
North Belmont Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Belmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Belmont Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Belmont Elementary rank in NC?
North Belmont Elementary ranks #118 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Belmont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Belmont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Belmont Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Belmont Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Belmont Elementary a charter school?
No, North Belmont Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Belmont Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Belmont Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Belmont Elementary?
99.1% of students at North Belmont Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9135
- Area population (ZIP 28012)
- 26,519
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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