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#556 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 47% in state
Belton Elementary
Elementary School · Anderson 02 · Belton, SC
An Anderson 02 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 Watkins Street, Belton, SC 29627
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belton Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,353
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.9 | K–7 | 2.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Honea Path ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
| Wright ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anderson 02
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belton Elementary is listed in Anderson 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belton Elementary
Belton Elementary is a public elementary school in Belton, SC, part of Anderson 02, serving approximately 382 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belton Elementary
What grades does Belton Elementary serve?
Belton Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Belton Elementary?
Belton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belton Elementary rank in SC?
Belton Elementary ranks #556 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Belton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Belton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Belton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belton Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belton Elementary a charter school?
No, Belton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Belton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belton Elementary?
80.4% of students at Belton 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (864) 338-7738
- Area population (ZIP 29627)
- 16,518
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 29627; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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