Belmont Elementary School

be.usd232.org

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Belmont Elementary School is a public school located in Shawnee, Kansas, and serves as part of the De Soto School District (USD 232). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. With a focus on foundational education, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates core subjects alongside character development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Belmont Elementary is known for being an active part of the Shawnee community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to create a collaborative culture. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to modern teaching practices, Belmont strives to nurture a lifelong love of learning while providing the resources necessary for every student to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging atmosphere.

381

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	40
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
268 (70.3%)
Hispanic
40 (10.5%)
Two or More
36 (9.4%)
Black
22 (5.8%)
Asian
13 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)667-1810
Website:	http://be.usd232.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 60