Belt Line Elementary

Summary:

Belt Line Elementary is a public elementary school in Lancaster, Texas, serving 536 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Lancaster Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 774 out of 968 districts in the state.

Belt Line Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (83.4%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Lancaster ISD and Texas state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.29% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 37.12% for Lancaster ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1,957 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools (2021-2022) to 3,937 out of 4,260 (2013-2014), with a current ranking of 3,087 out of 4,675 and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other nearby schools within the Lancaster ISD, such as The Meadows Elementary, Woodridge Elementary, and Pleasant Run Elementary, Belt Line Elementary generally performs at a lower level, both in terms of academic achievement and school rankings. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (over 85%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1355 W Belt Line Rd
       Lancaster, TX  75146


(972) 218-1608

District: Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3087th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,987 Help


Students who attend Belt Line Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
    Lancaster Middle
High:    Lancaster High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  536

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.4%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belt Line Elementary ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.4%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belt Line Elementary is 15.4. 3 elementary schools in the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belt Line Elementary is $10,987, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Belt Line Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lancaster Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Independent School District (Isd) 774th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belt Line Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 15.64 3497th 3724 6.1%
2008 8.24 3688th 3768 2.1%
2009 18.72 3577th 3884 7.9%
2010 9.24 3836th 3937 2.6%
2011 15.15 3869th 4095 5.5%
2012 12.30 4054th 4206 3.6%
2013 17.69 3872nd 4221 8.3%
2014 16.45 3937th 4260 7.6%
2015 36.37 3044th 4320 29.5%
2016 27.97 3382nd 4286 21.1%
2017 34.68 2859th 4329 34.0%
2018 38.78 2631st 4359 39.6%
2019 47.26 2203rd 4479 50.8%
2021 40.36 2542nd 4578 44.5%
2022 53.45 1957th 4581 57.3%
2023 48.62 2261st 4647 51.3%
2024 35.60 3087th 4675 34.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.19 2028th 4264 52.4%
2019 64.32 1102nd 4309 74.4%
2021 49.63 2057th 4451 53.8%
2022 62.35 1342nd 4477 70.0%
2023 51.77 2067th 4521 54.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 2939th 4306 31.7%
2019 49.97 2054th 4348 52.8%
2021 47.74 2157th 4499 52.1%
2022 63.96 1362nd 4561 70.1%
2023 54.91 1857th 4588 59.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.50 2333rd 3106 24.9%
2019 51.09 1984th 3184 37.7%
2023 51.11 1874th 2980 37.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.67 1639th 4240 61.3%
2019 66.54 967th 4295 77.5%
2021 45.53 2143rd 4331 50.5%
2022 54.74 1774th 4461 60.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 2307th 4319 46.6%
2019 44.42 2366th 4357 45.7%
2021 38.92 2613th 4498 41.9%
2022 41.34 2662nd 4563 41.7%
2023 40.17 2754th 4585 39.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 753rd 2483 69.7%
2019 66.48 600th 2515 76.1%
2021 55.84 848th 2444 65.3%
2022 70.36 475th 2421 80.4%
2023 64.87 627th 2443 74.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belt Line Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.03 1700th 4168 59.2%
2019 57.37 1549th 4188 63.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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by a parent
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Open Quote Belt Line is such a great school. They principal, staff, and teachers treat each child with respect and are sincerely concerned with all of them. I hold this school in high regard and gladly recommend it to anyone considering a move to Lancaster. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 4, 2010

Open Quote The teachers at Belt Line Elementary is outstanding. Parents looking for a quality school should check out Belt Line. I highly recommend it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Belt Line Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 9 399 0 50 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 10 491 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 8 436 1 51 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2010 7 452 0 57 2 n/a n/a 0 518
2011 11 460 0 45 1 0 6 0 523
2012 8 431 1 37 2 0 6 0 485
2013 14 497 0 40 2 0 5 0 558
2014 16 529 0 42 1 0 1 0 589
2015 10 508 0 44 5 0 5 0 572
2016 12 519 0 53 6 0 9 0 599
2017 7 528 1 51 3 0 16 0 606
2018 5 541 1 68 2 0 13 0 630
2019 5 501 0 68 1 0 15 0 590
2020 8 557 0 89 1 1 19 0 675
2021 2 376 0 49 2 0 16 0 445
2022 6 416 0 47 1 0 23 0 493
2023 10 447 1 52 7 0 19 0 536

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belt Line Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 459 28.0 16.4 73
2008 542 37.4 14.5 85.1
2009 496 32.6 15.2 85.1
2010 518 31.9 16.2 88.2
2011 523 32.0 16.3 89.7
2012 485 30.6 15.8 86.6
2013 558 28.8 19.3 86.7
2014 589 30.1 19.5 87.8
2015 572 36.0 15.8 90.4
2016 599 37.0 16.1 90.8
2017 606 34.0 17.8 89.3
2018 630 33.0 19.0 96
2019 590 29.2 20.1 94.1
2020 675 31.7 21.2 94.5
2021 445 30.8 14.4 87
2022 493 30.9 15.9 92.3
2023 536 34.6 15.4 85.1

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 Belt Line Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 459 28.0 16.4 73
2008 542 37.4 14.5 85.1
2009 496 32.6 15.2 85.1
2010 518 31.9 16.2 88.2
2011 523 32.0 16.3 89.7
2012 485 30.6 15.8 86.6
2013 558 28.8 19.3 86.7
2014 589 30.1 19.5 87.8
2015 572 36.0 15.8 90.4
2016 599 37.0 16.1 90.8
2017 606 34.0 17.8 89.3
2018 630 33.0 19.0 96
2019 590 29.2 20.1 94.1
2020 675 31.7 21.2 94.5
2021 445 30.8 14.4 87
2022 493 30.9 15.9 92.3
2023 536 34.6 15.4 85.1

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 Belt Line Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,103 (12.0%) $8,090 (88.0%) $9,193
2021 $828 (7.5%) $10,159 (92.5%) $10,987

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belt Line Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2203rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2261st of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Belt Line Elementary)4248
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belt Line Elementary)3631
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4130
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Belt Line Elementary)2661
 35%
   4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belt Line Elementary)2860
 32%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4132
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Belt Line Elementary)5956
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belt Line Elementary)6930
 39%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))5542
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Belt Line Elementary)6726
 41%
   5th Grade Science (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4323
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590536
 9.2%
African American501447
 10.8%
American Indian17
 600%
Asian01
Hispanic6852
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White510
 100%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.1%85.1%
 9%


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Belt Line Elementary ranks 3087th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 536 students attended Belt Line Elementary.

Students at Belt Line Elementary are 83% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% American Indian.


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