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BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

512 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, BELMONT, WV 26134PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
235
Students
Total enrolled
$17,038
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 235 students in grades PK–04 in BELMONT, West Virginia.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,038 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in BELMONT, West Virginia, serving grades PK–04 with 235 students. The district invests $17,038 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

235
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution120 male · 115 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
97%
White97%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540111001265

Academic Outcomes at BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 26134

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,038Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,038
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,497
Student Support$3,237
Administration$2,045
Operations$2,556
Other$1,704
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,038 spent per student, an estimated $7,548 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
53%
State government
33.5%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,038/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • 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
ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
PLEASANTS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyPleasants County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)299-5274
NCES ID: 540111001265
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BELMONT seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL
324 students · 09–12
● 49 opp
Mid
PLEASANTS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
293 students · 05–08
● 48 opp
Elem
ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
234 students · PK–04
● 49 opp
District School Rankings
Location
512 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, BELMONT, WV 26134
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.