The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Science. The lowest is 59% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Belpre Elementary School
Belpre Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in a small Ohio River town that has gradually declined in population over recent decades but continues as a residential, manufacturing-anchored community. The school currently enrolls students from a family composition that is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
On state testing in the most recent year, the school's proficiency profile was uneven across subjects. In language arts and math, proficiency hovered around the upper-middle range, with roughly three in five students meeting state standards in each subject. Science proficiency was notably stronger, with about four in five students proficient. The math and language arts results place the school slightly above the median proficiency level among districts in Washington County. Testing data prior to the most recent year are limited, so trends cannot be assessed from the available record.
The school's student population includes roughly half qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting moderate economic pressure within the school's attendance area. Data on special education enrollment and English learner populations were not available in this school's public records. Demographic information shows a student body that is about nine in ten white students, with small shares from multiple other racial and ethnic backgrounds. The student body does not show a high degree of racial or ethnic diversity.
Belpre Elementary is a regular public elementary school with no charter or magnet designation. It is part of the Belpre City School District, which operates one elementary school and one high school as separate campuses. The district recently passed a significant facilities bond in May 2025 after multiple unsuccessful attempts since late 2021, with the goal of consolidating its three aging school buildings into a single new K-12 campus. This is a major shift for families considering Belpre: the new campus will represent a substantial facilities investment funded through a property tax levy increase, and construction is underway with architect selection already complete. Earlier in 2024, the district faced a narrow defeat of an operating levy renewal, which funds day-to-day operations including transportation, supplies, technology, and special education services, but voters approved that renewal in November 2024, stabilizing core operational funding. The district has also partnered with Akron Children's Hospital to offer school-based health services to all students during the school day, expanding healthcare access for families.
The town itself is quiet and car-dependent, with no public transit. Civitan Park, a large green space along the Ohio River with walking tracks, ball fields, and a swimming pool, is the civic heart. Housing values in the Belpre area are well below state and national benchmarks, reflecting the town's modest economic profile and population trajectory. Families in this area are likely drawn by affordable housing and the residential, family-oriented character of a small town, balanced against limited job diversity and ongoing population decline in the immediate area.
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