Belvedere Elementary

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Belvedere Elementary School, located at 360 Broadwater Road in Arnold, Maryland, is a public school serving students in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) district. Nestled in a suburban community near the Severn River, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a foundational education in a nurturing, neighborhood-oriented environment. It serves a diverse student body ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade and is known for fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community.

Academically, Belvedere Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology into the daily curriculum to prepare students for middle school. The school places a high priority on social-emotional learning and character development, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel safe and supported. With its commitment to student achievement and community engagement, Belvedere continues to be a central pillar for families in the Arnold area, dedicated to supporting the holistic growth of its young learners.

535

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belvedere Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	54
Black	22
Asian	10
Two or More	39

White
410 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
54 (10.1 %)
Two or More
39 (7.3 %)
Black
22 (4.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)975-9432
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 33

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Belvedere Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Belvedere Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	48.2%
Male	277	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)