Belshaw Elementary

www.antiochschools.net/domain/8

434 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Belshaw Elementary School, located on Roosevelt Lane in Antioch, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Antioch Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging students to become responsible members of their local community.

Beyond its core academic program, Belshaw Elementary places a strong emphasis on school culture and community engagement. The school staff often works to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various enrichment activities. As part of the larger Antioch educational network, Belshaw leverages district-wide resources to provide students with the necessary tools, technology, and support systems required to meet evolving educational benchmarks and promote long-term student success.

434

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belshaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	260
Black	62
Asian	19
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
260 (59.9 %)
Black
62 (14.3 %)
White
50 (11.5 %)
Two or More
30 (6.9 %)
Asian
19 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Antioch Unified
Phone:	(925)779-7495
Website:	http://www.antiochschools.net/domain/8
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 75

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 92