North Belmont Elementary

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/nbelmont

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Belmont Elementary, located in Belmont, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Gaston County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit among its diverse student body.

The school benefits from its location in a historic and growing area of Gaston County, often working to integrate local resources into its learning experiences. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school life through various initiatives, which help create a collaborative partnership between the home and the classroom. Through dedicated faculty, staff, and a focus on essential foundational skills, North Belmont Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

371

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Belmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	133
Black	29
Asian	17
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
172 (46.4%)
Hispanic
133 (35.8%)
Black
29 (7.8%)
Two or More
18 (4.9%)
Asian
17 (4.6%)
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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9135
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/nbelmont
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 70