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Elementary· 14 schools in district

Belmont Elementary School

6097 BELMONT AVE NE, BELMONT, MI 49306Rockford Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
354
Students
Total enrolled
$15,605
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 354 students in grades KG–05 in BELMONT, Michigan.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,605 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Belmont Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in BELMONT, Michigan, serving grades KG–05 with 354 students. The district invests $15,605 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Belmont Elementary School

354
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution185 male · 169 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 55 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian1%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 263003006584

Academic Outcomes at Belmont Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 49306

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,605Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,605
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,866
Student Support$2,965
Administration$1,873
Operations$2,341
Other$1,560
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,605 spent per student, an estimated $6,913 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
34%
State government
61.1%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal programs
4.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Valley View Elementary SchoolCrestwood Elementary SchoolLakes Elementary SchoolMeadow Ridge Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
North Rockford Middle SchoolEast Rockford Middle School
↓
High School
Rockford High SchoolRockford HS Freshman CenterRiver Valley Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyKent County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRockford Public Schools →
Phone: (616)863-6362
NCES ID: 263003006584
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BELMONT seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Rockford Public Schools
High
Rockford High School
1,819 students · 09–12
14% FRL
Mid
North Rockford Middle School
885 students · 06–08
19% FRL
Mid
East Rockford Middle School
740 students · 06–08
16% FRL
Elem
Valley View Elementary School
631 students · KG–05
15% FRL
High
Rockford HS Freshman Center
597 students · 09–12
17% FRL
Elem
Crestwood Elementary School
510 students · KG–05
13% FRL
Elem
Lakes Elementary School
509 students · KG–05
16% FRL
Elem
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
439 students · PK–05
27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6097 BELMONT AVE NE, BELMONT, MI 49306
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.