At a glance
Reported students
336
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Belmont Elementary School: 336 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Belmont Elementary School
Belmont Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Belmont. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Shaker Regional School District. NCES reports 336 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the New Hampshire median of 10.8:1 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 (93.5%) and multiracial (3.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Belmont Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.7 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.5%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
Not reported as 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 Shaker Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Canterbury Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
90 reported students
Belmont Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
350 reported students
Belmont High School
High · Grades 09–12
361 reported students
Public schools near Belmont Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights Elementary School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 318 | 5.9 mi |
| Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E) Elementary · Charter · Compass Classical Academy Charter School | PK–08 | 149 | 6.1 mi |
| Pleasant Street School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 255 | 6.4 mi |
| Southwick School Elementary · Winnisquam Regional School District | KG–04 | 251 | 6.5 mi |
| Winnisquam Early Learning Center Elementary · Winnisquam Regional School District | PK–KG | 30 | 6.7 mi |
| Sanbornton Central School Elementary · Winnisquam Regional School District | KG–04 | 177 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belmont Elementary School
What grades does Belmont Elementary School serve?
Belmont Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Shaker Regional School District.
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School reported 336 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 327 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 336 students and 32.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Belmont Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belmont Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shaker Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Belmont Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.8% 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 Belmont Elementary School in?
Belmont Elementary School is part of Shaker Regional School District, based in Belmont, NH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belmont Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodland Heights Elementary School (5.9 mi), Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E) (6.1 mi), Pleasant Street School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.