Bellmont Elementary

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Bellmont Elementary ranks 592 nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bellmont Elementary is a public elementary school located in Decatur, Indiana, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 656. The school is part of the North Adams Community Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bellmont Elementary stands out in its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (78.2%) compared to nearby schools like Southwick Elementary and Prince Chapman Academy, which have more diverse student populations. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from a high of 14.7% in 2020-2021 to a lower rate of 3.3% in 2022-2023, indicating progress in this area. However, Bellmont Elementary's test scores, as measured by the ILEARN assessments, are generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36.63%) and Math (35.29%) below the North Adams Community Schools district averages.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Bellmont Elementary, ranging from 56.28% to 60.21% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a population with greater economic challenges. This may require the school to allocate additional resources and implement targeted interventions to support the academic and social-emotional needs of these students. Despite these challenges, Bellmont Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,275 in the 2018-2019 school year to $10,994 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average and may indicate a focus on resource allocation to support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733

(260) 724-3633

District: North Adams Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
592^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,994

Students who attend Bellmont Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bellmont Middle School
High:	Bellmont Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 684

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bellmont Elementary ranks worse than 58.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bellmont Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Bellmont Elementary employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellmont Elementary is $10,994.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bellmont Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Adams Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Adams Community Schools 123^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bellmont Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	31.56	759^th	959	20.9%
2006	20.20	847^th	961	11.9%
2007	43.60	656^th	985	33.4%
2008	48.11	618^th	996	38.0%
2009	45.26	657^th	1003	34.5%
2010	53.99	552^nd	1009	45.3%
2011	55.30	547^th	1025	46.6%
2012	67.06	338^th	1015	66.7%
2013	45.10	681^st	1035	34.2%
2014	38.22	768^th	1036	25.9%
2015	36.89	746^th	1040	28.3%
2016	31.55	808^th	1046	22.8%
2017	35.15	752^nd	1033	27.2%
2018	26.09	823^rd	1027	19.9%
2019	23.11	832^nd	1031	19.3%
2021	30.49	740^th	1016	27.2%
2022	31.33	734^th	1020	28.0%
2023	34.55	684^th	1016	32.7%
2024	43.37	592^nd	1010	41.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bellmont Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	413	0	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1989	433	2	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1990	414	1	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1991	406	3	3	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
1992	431	1	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1993	361	0	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1994	364	1	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1995	333	1	3	34	2	n/a	n/a	1	374
1996	333	1	3	34	2	n/a	n/a	1	374
1997	357	2	3	27	2	n/a	n/a	12	403
1998	344	2	3	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	383
1999	323	4	2	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	354
2000	318	3	7	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	357
2001	330	3	7	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	370
2002	300	1	4	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2003	300	1	4	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2004	288	2	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2005	295	3	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	291	3	0	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	325
2007	251	2	2	28	2	n/a	n/a	12	297
2008	236	2	2	30	3	n/a	n/a	17	290
2009	258	2	4	36	3	n/a	n/a	20	323
2010	235	1	2	37	2	n/a	n/a	18	295
2011	288	3	5	62	1	0	10	0	369
2012	283	2	2	49	1	0	13	0	350
2013	283	1	3	49	0	0	9	0	345
2014	267	2	4	42	1	0	12	0	328
2015	262	4	0	39	1	1	12	0	319
2016	282	9	1	41	1	1	9	0	344
2017	290	10	3	39	0	2	16	0	360
2018	301	13	3	39	0	2	18	0	376
2019	598	31	6	71	0	2	45	0	753
2020	578	22	6	78	0	2	36	0	722
2021	506	18	5	81	0	1	27	0	638
2022	514	17	6	95	2	0	27	0	661
2023	513	14	5	86	1	0	37	0	656
2024	506	26	3	90	3	0	56	0	684

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bellmont Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	436	17.0	25.6	20
1989	452	18.7	24.1	19
1990	446	19.7	22.6	15.2
1991	449	19.1	23.5	27.2
1992	450	19.2	23.4	27.6
1993	381	16.1	23.7	23.4
1994	387	16.1	24.0	21.2
1995	374	17.4	21.5	20.1
1996	374	17.4	21.5	20.1
1997	403	18.8	21.4	21
1998	383	17.8	21.5	24.8
1999	354	20.5	17.3	30.8
2000	357	19.0	18.8	35.9
2001	370	21.5	17.2	35.7
2002	345	21.4	16.1	38.8
2003	345	21.4	16.1	38.8
2004	329	20.4	16.1	40.7
2005	331	19.8	16.7	37.2
2006	325	19.8	16.4	40.9
2007	297	n/a	n/a	44.9
2008	290	20.1	14.4	54.2
2009	323	19.9	16.2	63
2010	295	21.0	13.9	66.8
2011	369	23.0	16.0	61.8
2012	350	22.0	15.9	56.6
2013	345	19.0	18.1	60.6
2014	328	19.0	17.2	57.9
2015	319	18.0	17.7	56.1
2016	344	24.0	14.3	63.4
2017	360	22.0	16.3	62.5
2018	376	22.0	17.0	66.8
2019	753	46.0	16.3	62.5
2020	722	52.0	13.8	58.4
2021	638	47.0	13.5	58.8
2022	661	52.0	12.7	56.3
2023	656	47.0	13.9	60.2
2024	684	49.0	13.9	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bellmont Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	436	17.0	25.6	20
1989	452	18.7	24.1	19
1990	446	19.7	22.6	15.2
1991	449	19.1	23.5	27.2
1992	450	19.2	23.4	27.6
1993	381	16.1	23.7	23.4
1994	387	16.1	24.0	21.2
1995	374	17.4	21.5	20.1
1996	374	17.4	21.5	20.1
1997	403	18.8	21.4	21
1998	383	17.8	21.5	24.8
1999	354	20.5	17.3	30.8
2000	357	19.0	18.8	35.9
2001	370	21.5	17.2	35.7
2002	345	21.4	16.1	38.8
2003	345	21.4	16.1	38.8
2004	329	20.4	16.1	40.7
2005	331	19.8	16.7	37.2
2006	325	19.8	16.4	40.9
2007	297	n/a	n/a	44.9
2008	290	20.1	14.4	54.2
2009	323	19.9	16.2	63
2010	295	21.0	13.9	66.8
2011	369	23.0	16.0	61.8
2012	350	22.0	15.9	56.6
2013	345	19.0	18.1	60.6
2014	328	19.0	17.2	57.9
2015	319	18.0	17.7	56.1
2016	344	24.0	14.3	63.4
2017	360	22.0	16.3	62.5
2018	376	22.0	17.0	66.8
2019	753	46.0	16.3	62.5
2020	722	52.0	13.8	58.4
2021	638	47.0	13.5	58.8
2022	661	52.0	12.7	56.3
2023	656	47.0	13.9	60.2
2024	684	49.0	13.9	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellmont Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,402 (16.9%)	$6,872 (83.0%)	$8,275
2020	$1,544 (17.0%)	$7,514 (83.0%)	$9,058
2021	$2,146 (21.7%)	$7,733 (78.3%)	$9,879
2022	$3,225 (29.3%)	$7,769 (70.7%)	$10,994

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellmont Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 832^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 684^th of 1016 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellmont Elementary)	25.5	30.9	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Adams Community Schools)	25.5	30.9	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Bellmont Elementary)	37.7	42.6	4.8%
3rd Grade Math (North Adams Community Schools)	37.7	42.6	4.8%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellmont Elementary)	27	42.1	15.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Adams Community Schools)	27	42.1	15.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Bellmont Elementary)	31.5	36.4	4.9%
4th Grade Math (North Adams Community Schools)	31.5	36.4	4.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bellmont Elementary)	31.5	27.3	4.2%
4th Grade Science (North Adams Community Schools)	31.5	27.3	4.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellmont Elementary)	31.4	26.4	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Adams Community Schools)	31.4	26.4	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Bellmont Elementary)	28.9	18.7	10.2%
5th Grade Math (North Adams Community Schools)	28.9	18.7	10.2%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bellmont Elementary)	43	24.2	18.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (North Adams Community Schools)	43	24.2	18.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	753	656	12.9%
African American	31	14	54.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	71	86	21.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	598	513	14.2%
Two or More Races	45	37	17.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.5%	60.2%	2.3%

Schools Near Bellmont Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bellmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 North Adams Drive	Decatur	46733	Adams County	North Adams Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 724-3633	684	49	13.9	55.4%	506 (74.0%)	26 (3.8%)	90 (13.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.2%)	43.4	592^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	41.4%		34.5	684^th of 1016 public elementary schools	32.7%	92	24.0	45.1	42.7		36.6	45.0	36.7	22.0		35.3	37.8	$10,994	$3,225	$7,769
Adams Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	222 W Washington St	Monroe	46772	Adams County	Adams Central Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 692-6629	635	46	13.9	29.1%	577 (90.9%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	59.8	417^th of 1010 public elementary schools	58.7%		59.9	418^th of 1016 public elementary schools	58.9%	1	37.1	45.7	32.4		38.3	62.9	56.4	43.1		53.7	38.2	$9,158	$1,784	$7,374
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-6	12050 Houk Rd	Monroeville	46773	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 446-0160	520	33	15.8	57.5%	325 (62.5%)	69 (13.3%)	68 (13.1%)	22 (4.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.0%)	54.7	473^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	53.2%		57.1	458^th of 1016 public elementary schools	54.9%	15	39.7	43.2	32.4	44.3	40.2	44.1	43.2	32.4	40.2	40.0	44.6	$9,514	$839	$8,675
South Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 Starfire Way	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 589-1101	647	44	14.6	45.3%	565 (87.3%)	3 (0.5%)	60 (9.3%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	66.3	342^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	66.1%		59.2	430^th of 1016 public elementary schools	57.7%	88	34.4	44.0	44.4		41.1	60.0	56.0	56.7		57.5	43.3	$10,870	$2,996	$7,874
Lancaster Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	3240 E 300 N	Bluffton	46714	Wells County	Norwell Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 565-3135	542	35	15.4	36.9%	474 (87.5%)	8 (1.5%)	40 (7.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	72	271^st of 1010 public elementary schools	73.2%		65.6	353^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	65.3%	82	39.4	53.9	45.3		46.1	62.8	52.8	59.0		58.2	47.4	$9,428	$757	$8,671
Ossian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	213 S Jefferson	Ossian	46777	Wells County	Norwell Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 622-4179	568	38	14.9	39.4%	511 (90.0%)	7 (1.2%)	32 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	64.1	367^th of 1010 public elementary schools	63.7%		67.9	326^th of 1016 public elementary schools	67.9%	41	40.0	59.1	36.7		45.4	58.8	60.2	40.8		52.8	36.7	$9,767	$587	$9,180
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 E Spring St	Bluffton	46714	Wells County	MSD Bluffton-Harrison	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 824-0333	750	53	14.1	52.4%	629 (83.9%)	19 (2.5%)	66 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.5%)	46.9	560^th of 1010 public elementary schools	44.6%		48	559^th of 1016 public elementary schools	45.0%	1	28.3	39.4			33.5	53.1	43.3			48.5		$7,559	$824	$6,735
Southwick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6500 Wayne Trace	Fort Wayne	46816	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 446-0250	672	49	13.6	91.5%	41 (6.1%)	133 (19.8%)	82 (12.2%)	391 (58.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)								(n/a)												$10,359	$1,858	$8,501
Prince Chapman Academy	Public	3-6	4808 E paulding Rd	Fort Wayne	46816	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 446-0270	765	62	12.3	87.8%	47 (6.1%)	177 (23.1%)	113 (14.8%)	400 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	9.7	933^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	7.6%		10.1	912^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.2%	21	8.5	15.7	8.3	18.7	13.0	14.7	16.1	11.4	15.0	14.4	6.2	$10,519	$2,005	$8,514
New Haven Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1445 Berwick Ln	New Haven	46774	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 446-0150	464	33	14.1	61.9%	307 (66.2%)	47 (10.1%)	49 (10.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (11.6%)								(n/a)												$9,973	$1,320	$8,653

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellmont Elementary

What schools do graduates of Bellmont Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bellmont Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellmont Middle School
High : Bellmont Senior High School

What district is Bellmont Elementary in?

North Adams Community Schools

How many students attend Bellmont Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 684 students attended Bellmont Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bellmont Elementary?

Students at Bellmont Elementary are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Bellmont Elementary a good school?

Bellmont Elementary ranks 592^nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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