Belmont CS

4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Charter School 959 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Belmont Charter School, located at 4030 Brown Street in West Philadelphia, serves as a cornerstone of the Carroll Education Association (CEA) network. Operating with a mission focused on academic excellence and holistic student development, the school provides a structured K-8 education environment. It is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing not only core curriculum standards but also the importance of character building and long-term student success within the Philadelphia educational landscape.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Belmont Charter School is recognized for its partnership with the broader CEA initiatives, which aim to provide comprehensive support systems for students and families. By leveraging resources that address both academic and social-emotional needs, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that prepares its students for the transition to high school and beyond. Its location in the Mantua neighborhood makes it a vital hub for neighborhood families seeking a dedicated public charter option.

959

Total Students

79.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmont CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	36
Black	912
Asian	2
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
912 (95.1%)
Hispanic
36 (3.8%)
White
4 (0.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belmont CS
Phone:	(215)823-8208
Website:	http://www.cea-philly.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 67

Grade 10 77