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Belmont Elementary School (Closed 2016)

814 Belmont St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belmont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(14-15)
35-39%
45%
(14-15)
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
49%
11%
White
42%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
377 students attend Belmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Belmont Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belmont Elementary School offer ?
Belmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Belmont Elementary School part of?
Belmont Elementary School is part of Christian County School District.

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