Heyward C Bellamy Elem

(910)350-2039

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/bellamy/

533 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heyward C. Bellamy Elementary School, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a part of the New Hanover County School district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration among its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bellamy Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Wilmington neighborhood, often focusing on community engagement and parental involvement to support student success. The school strives to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment where faculty and staff work to address the diverse needs of their students. Through various extracurricular activities and support programs, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

533

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	88
Black	25
Asian	12
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
377 (70.7%)
Hispanic
88 (16.5%)
Two or More
30 (5.6%)
Black
25 (4.7%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2039
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/bellamy/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 73

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	45.2%
Male	292	54.8%

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