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#573 of 635 schools in WV

Belmont Elementary School

Elementary School · Pleasants County Schools · Belmont, WV

A Pleasants County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

512 Riverview Dr, Belmont, WV 26134

  • Math 36% vs WV 52% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-8.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$16,780
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Belmont Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
52%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 36% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
2019
Math
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Belmont Elementary School 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,692

Median home value

$116,300

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Newport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–62.3 mi212Compare →
St. Marys Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–43.4 mi232Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pleasants County Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$16,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belmont Elementary School is listed in PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belmont Elementary School

Belmont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belmont, WV, part of Pleasants County Schools, serving approximately 233 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belmont Elementary School

What grades does Belmont Elementary School serve?

Belmont Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?

Belmont Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belmont Elementary School rank in WV?

Belmont Elementary School ranks #573 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Belmont Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belmont Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Belmont Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Belmont Elementary School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
233
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pleasants County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
Area population (ZIP 26134)
750
Area median age
46.4
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 WVGSA · 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 WVGSA · 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)
State assessments · 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 26134; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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