Belmont Elementary

19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/belmontes/

343 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Belmont Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Olney, Maryland, is a highly-regarded public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic rigor in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with a strong commitment to the social-emotional development of its students.

As part of a community-focused district, Belmont Elementary benefits from active parental involvement and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that enrich the student experience. The school focuses on preparing students for middle school success by integrating modern technology in the classroom and promoting critical thinking skills. By maintaining high standards of instruction and a culture of collaboration among teachers and staff, Belmont Elementary continues to be a foundational institution for families in the Olney area.

343

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	40
Black	58
Asian	18
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (58.0%)
Black
58 (16.9%)
Hispanic
40 (11.7%)
Two or More
27 (7.9%)
Asian
18 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-5705
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/belmontes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 49

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Belmont Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Belmont Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	52.5%
Male	163	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)