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#336 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 16% in state

Belmont Elementary

Elementary School · Belmont Community School District · Belmont, WI

A Belmont Community School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 348, Belmont, WI 53510

  • Math 67% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$14,321
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Belmont Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low203/100K

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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

$85,278

Median home value

$229,900

Median rent

$705/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Belmont Community School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belmont Elementary is listed in Belmont Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belmont Elementary

Belmont Elementary is a public elementary school in Belmont, WI, part of Belmont Community School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Belmont Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Belmont Elementary is part of the Belmont Community School District in Wisconsin. The district facilitates registration for the 2026-27 school year, with a deadline of May 1st 1. Recent activities include a Pop Tab Collection drive by third-grade classes to support the Ronald McDonald House 1. Fourth-grade students participated in Earth Week celebrations by receiving tree seedlings from the Wisconsin DNR for Arbor Day 1. Additionally, high school science students conducted a community litter cleanup during Earth Day 1. The district hosted a financial literacy event where Mound City Bank employees engaged students in saving money games 1. Upcoming events include a Stuffed Animal Hunt at Belmont Mound State Park and a Holiday Trail Garage Sale 1. The school calendar lists various athletic events, field trips to Platteville and Fennimore, and meetings such as the Policy Committee and FCA gatherings 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.belmont.k12.wi.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belmont Elementary

What grades does Belmont Elementary serve?

Belmont Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Belmont Elementary?

Belmont Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belmont Elementary rank in WI?

Belmont Elementary ranks #336 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Belmont Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Belmont Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Belmont Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Belmont Elementary a charter school?

No, Belmont Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belmont Elementary a Title I school?

No, Belmont Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmont Elementary?

37.5% of students at 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 – 6th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lafayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
Area population (ZIP 53510)
1,469
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
39.5
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 53510; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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