Belmont Central Elementary

gaston.k12.nc.us/belmontcentral

689 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Belmont Central Elementary School, located at 310 Eagle Road in Belmont, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gaston County Schools district. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally as they progress through their formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Gaston County School system, which prioritizes student success, community engagement, and the integration of modern educational tools. By utilizing its official portal, families can stay informed about school-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and district-level resources. Belmont Central maintains a strong connection to its surrounding community, striving to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by promoting curiosity, character development, and a consistent commitment to educational excellence.

689

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmont Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	83
Black	53
Asian	18
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

White
508 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
83 (12.0 %)
Black
53 (7.7 %)
Two or More
24 (3.5 %)
Asian
18 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9137
Website:	http://gaston.k12.nc.us/belmontcentral
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 204