BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in CLEARWATER, FL with about 695 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Clearwater, Florida, serves as a public elementary school within the Pinellas County School District. Situated on South Belcher Road, the school functions as a community hub for students in the surrounding area, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. As part of the Pinellas County school system, it adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards while striving to provide a supportive environment that encourages student achievement across primary grade levels.
The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and students to prepare children for future academic success. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, Belcher Elementary emphasizes creating a safe and structured learning space that aims to address the diverse needs of its student population in the Clearwater community.
For more information, contact BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 538-7437 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLEARWATER, FL 33764-6601
(727) 538-7437
BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CLEARWATER, FL with about 695 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 695
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 695 students
- White
- 59.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.0%
- Black or African American
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.