BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2215 LANCASTER DRIVE.
CLEARWATER, FL 33764

www.belcher-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

489

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	103
Black	74
Asian	13
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
103 (21.1 %)
Black
74 (15.1 %)
Two or More
50 (10.2 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)538-7437
Website:	http://www.belcher-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	46%
Male	264	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)