Belton Elementary

Summary:

Belton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Belton, South Carolina, with a student population of 372. The school is part of the Anderson 02 school district, which is ranked 7th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belton Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 63.9% in 3rd grade ELA, 71.9% in 4th grade ELA, and 61.1% in 5th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. In Mathematics, Belton Elementary's proficiency rates were 69.9% in 3rd grade, 64.9% in 4th grade, and 56.6% in 5th grade, outperforming the state averages of 54.5%, 51%, and 45.8%. The school's performance on the SCPASS Science assessment for 4th grade was also strong, with a 69.9% proficiency rate in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 46.6%.

Belton Elementary has consistently high rankings for its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, often placing in the top 100 schools in the state for these groups. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 45th out of 369 schools for its African American students and 51st out of 599 schools for its low socioeconomic status students. The school's performance for its disabled student subgroup is also noteworthy, ranking 14th out of 151 schools in 2021-2022. However, Belton Elementary's ranking for its gifted and talented student subgroup is relatively low, indicating an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 202 Watkins Street
       Belton, SC  29627


(864) 338-7738

District: Anderson 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,828 Help


Students who attend Belton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Belton Middle
    Honea Path Middle
High:    Belton Honea Path High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
African American:
17.8%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Belton Elementary ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Anderson 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.97. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.4%), African American (17.8%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belton Elementary is 14.1. 2 elementary schools in the Anderson 02 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belton Elementary is $11,828. 2 elementary schools in the Anderson 02 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Elementary 137th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Belton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 02 7th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.07 87th 542 83.9%
2004 77.65 104th 550 81.1%
2005 76.91 103rd 557 81.5%
2006 78.20 90th 559 83.9%
2007 81.79 70th 566 87.6%
2008 82.95 56th 577 90.3%
2009 78.58 92nd 580 84.1%
2010 80.38 90th 589 84.7%
2011 71.36 158th 597 73.5%
2012 77.47 107th 594 82.0%
2013 78.03 105th 599 82.5%
2014 82.00 72nd 630 88.6%
2015 66.87 156th 638 75.5%
2016 67.34 184th 619 70.3%
2017 57.54 260th 639 59.3%
2018 54.50 272nd 624 56.4%
2019 57.76 268th 643 58.3%
2021 65.67 199th 622 68.0%
2022 73.32 162nd 625 74.1%
2023 78.17 128th 644 80.1%
2024 77.97 137th 638 78.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.61 239th 588 59.4%
2019 60.71 232nd 600 61.3%
2021 74.93 116th 580 80.0%
2022 82.41 79th 600 86.8%
2023 83.87 68th 608 88.8%
2024 86.45 51st 599 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.56 224th 570 60.7%
2019 62.65 217th 588 63.1%
2021 68.45 161st 554 70.9%
2022 66.90 179th 573 68.8%
2023 76.32 129th 580 77.8%
2024 76.49 119th 565 78.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 51st 161 68.3%
2019 64.99 52nd 189 72.5%
2021 63.72 34th 122 72.1%
2022 83.45 14th 151 90.7%
2023 71.80 34th 174 80.5%
2024 57.49 56th 143 60.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.23 111th 147 24.5%
2023 44.63 86th 105 18.1%
2024 14.51 76th 82 7.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 326th 571 42.9%
2019 46.07 330th 590 44.1%
2021 57.47 227th 561 59.5%
2022 75.74 135th 579 76.7%
2023 74.46 130th 582 77.7%
2024 75.56 127th 568 77.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.78 226th 412 45.1%
2019 41.30 267th 421 36.6%
2021 74.73 49th 350 86.0%
2022 70.04 81st 393 79.4%
2023 63.19 111th 394 71.8%
2024 79.95 45th 369 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Belton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.82 330th 457 27.8%
2019 40.62 299th 472 36.7%
2021 45.58 249th 439 43.3%
2022 54.40 228th 455 49.9%
2023 62.58 169th 463 63.5%
2024 59.20 197th 441 55.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 242 66 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 238 69 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1990 241 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1991 236 74 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1992 237 69 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1993 234 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 212 87 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 212 76 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 212 76 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 202 75 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1998 220 72 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 241 90 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 249 97 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 264 90 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 240 86 2 6 0 n/a n/a 1 335
2003 240 86 2 6 0 n/a n/a 1 335
2004 372 103 5 7 0 n/a n/a 2 489
2005 364 100 5 8 0 n/a n/a 1 478
2006 340 109 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 326 115 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 354 102 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 358 106 1 16 1 n/a n/a 1 483
2010 350 113 2 12 1 n/a n/a 1 479
2011 360 88 1 15 1 0 14 0 479
2012 356 88 1 13 0 0 12 0 470
2013 351 93 0 11 3 0 17 0 475
2014 347 81 0 10 2 0 16 0 456
2015 362 86 0 15 1 0 19 0 483
2016 368 95 1 13 0 0 17 0 494
2017 365 102 2 15 0 0 28 0 512
2018 352 81 2 14 0 0 39 0 488
2019 347 86 1 14 0 0 31 0 479
2020 306 75 0 17 0 0 24 0 422
2021 247 69 1 18 0 0 20 0 355
2022 257 63 0 27 0 0 27 0 374
2023 255 57 0 28 0 0 32 0 372
2024 246 68 0 32 0 0 36 0 382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 17.5 17.6 n/a
1989 307 18.5 16.5 n/a
1990 318 19.0 16.7 n/a
1991 311 18.6 16.7 27.3
1992 307 18.5 16.5 30.9
1993 327 17.0 19.2 36.4
1994 300 17.0 17.6 44
1995 290 17.0 17.1 34.1
1996 290 17.0 17.1 34.1
1997 278 16.0 17.4 35.6
1998 294 17.0 17.3 33
1999 332 19.0 17.5 46.7
2000 349 19.0 18.4 41.8
2001 359 21.0 17.1 42.1
2002 335 20.0 16.8 53
2003 335 20.0 16.8 53
2004 489 25.0 19.6 48.5
2005 478 25.0 19.1 49.3
2006 461 25.5 18.1 49
2007 457 40.0 11.4 52.5
2008 472 25.1 18.8 51.3
2009 483 25.5 18.9 52.3
2010 479 26.0 18.4 57.3
2011 479 24.0 19.9 52.2
2012 470 26.0 18.0 56.4
2013 475 26.0 18.2 57.7
2014 456 26.0 17.5 60.7
2015 483 27.0 17.8 65
2016 494 27.0 18.2 61.9
2017 512 28.6 17.9 100
2018 488 30.6 15.9 100
2019 479 30.6 15.6 60.5
2020 422 29.6 14.2 59.7
2021 355 27.6 12.8 65.4
2022 374 25.6 14.6 65
2023 372 27.0 13.7 85.5
2024 382 27.0 14.1 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 17.5 17.6 n/a
1989 307 18.5 16.5 n/a
1990 318 19.0 16.7 n/a
1991 311 18.6 16.7 27.3
1992 307 18.5 16.5 30.9
1993 327 17.0 19.2 36.4
1994 300 17.0 17.6 44
1995 290 17.0 17.1 34.1
1996 290 17.0 17.1 34.1
1997 278 16.0 17.4 35.6
1998 294 17.0 17.3 33
1999 332 19.0 17.5 46.7
2000 349 19.0 18.4 41.8
2001 359 21.0 17.1 42.1
2002 335 20.0 16.8 53
2003 335 20.0 16.8 53
2004 489 25.0 19.6 48.5
2005 478 25.0 19.1 49.3
2006 461 25.5 18.1 49
2007 457 40.0 11.4 52.5
2008 472 25.1 18.8 51.3
2009 483 25.5 18.9 52.3
2010 479 26.0 18.4 57.3
2011 479 24.0 19.9 52.2
2012 470 26.0 18.0 56.4
2013 475 26.0 18.2 57.7
2014 456 26.0 17.5 60.7
2015 483 27.0 17.8 65
2016 494 27.0 18.2 61.9
2017 512 28.6 17.9 100
2018 488 30.6 15.9 100
2019 479 30.6 15.6 60.5
2020 422 29.6 14.2 59.7
2021 355 27.6 12.8 65.4
2022 374 25.6 14.6 65
2023 372 27.0 13.7 85.5
2024 382 27.0 14.1 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belton Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $635 (7.7%) $506 (6.1%) $1,141 (13.8%) $6,064 (73.1%) $1,087 (13.1%) $7,152 (86.3%) $8,292
2020 $635 (7.7%) $506 (6.1%) $1,141 (13.8%) $6,064 (73.1%) $1,087 (13.1%) $7,152 (86.3%) $8,292
2021 $776 (7.8%) $515 (5.1%) $1,291 (12.9%) $7,795 (77.9%) $923 (9.2%) $8,718 (87.1%) $10,009
2022 $2,181 (17.4%) $730 (5.8%) $2,910 (23.3%) $8,397 (67.1%) $1,208 (9.7%) $9,605 (76.7%) $12,515
2023 $1,924 (16.3%) $764 (6.5%) $2,688 (22.7%) $7,923 (67.0%) $1,217 (10.3%) $9,141 (77.3%) $11,828

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 644 Elementary schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belton Elementary)53.762.2
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 02)56.962.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belton Elementary)69.465.8
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Anderson 02)69.767.7
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Belton Elementary)58.369.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Science (Anderson 02)53.867.3
 13.5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belton Elementary)57.164
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 02)53.565.7
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belton Elementary)54.361
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 02)54.960.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belton Elementary)30.862.6
 31.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 02)33.668.6
 35%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belton Elementary)40.258.8
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 02)42.360.8
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479372
 22.3%
African American8657
 33.7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1428
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White347255
 26.5%
Two or More Races3132
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%85.5%
 24.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Belton Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Belton Elementary.

Students who attend Belton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belton Middle
Middle : Honea Path Middle
High : Belton Honea Path High

Students at Belton Elementary are 64% White, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Belton Elementary ranks 137th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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