Heyward C Bellamy Elem

(910)350-2039

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/bellamy/

556 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heyward C. Bellamy Elementary School, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a part of the New Hanover County School district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration among its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bellamy Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Wilmington neighborhood, often focusing on community engagement and parental involvement to support student success. The school strives to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment where faculty and staff work to address the diverse needs of their students. Through various extracurricular activities and support programs, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

556

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	66
Black	31
Asian	14
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
422 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
66 (11.9 %)
Black
31 (5.6 %)
Two or More
20 (3.6 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2039
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/bellamy/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 82

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	47.7%
Male	291	52.3%

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