At a glance
Reported students
533
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Heyward C Bellamy Elem: 533 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Heyward C Bellamy Elem is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Wilmington. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New Hanover County Schools. NCES reports 533 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Heyward C Bellamy Elem
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.7%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black4.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Hanover County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Castle Hayne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
The International School at Gregory
Elementary · Grades KG–08
514 reported students
Edwin A Anderson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
514 reported students
Wrightsboro Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Masonboro Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
564 reported students
Murrayville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
Public schools near Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary C Williams Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 355 | 1.1 mi |
| Island Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · Island Montessori Charter | KG–08 | 220 | 1.2 mi |
| Edwin A Anderson Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 514 | 1.7 mi |
| Dr John Codington Elem Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 470 | 3 mi |
| Pine Valley Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 465 | 3.9 mi |
| Masonboro Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 564 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heyward C Bellamy Elem
What grades does Heyward C Bellamy Elem serve?
Heyward C Bellamy Elem reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Hanover County Schools.
How many students attend Heyward C Bellamy Elem?
Heyward C Bellamy Elem reported 533 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 566 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heyward C Bellamy Elem?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 533 students and 35.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heyward C Bellamy Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heyward C Bellamy Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Hanover County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heyward C Bellamy Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heyward C Bellamy Elem in?
Heyward C Bellamy Elem is part of New Hanover County Schools, based in Wilmington, NC, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heyward C Bellamy Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary C Williams Elementary (1.1 mi), Island Montessori Charter School (1.2 mi), Edwin A Anderson Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.