Travis Anderson is recently appointed as principal for the coming school year at Belt Line Elementary. The school is ready to embark on a new journey in its life as an institution. Its students have been working diligently on their support for the Lancaster ISD Bond 2026 project as well as their preparation for the new Bluebonnet K-5 Math program.

Q1. What is the focus on STEM at Belt Line Elementary within Lancaster ISD?

Ans. Lancaster ISD is the first STEM school district from kindergarten to twelfth grade in Texas, and thus the focus on STEM education at Belt Line Elementary covers concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math at the PK through fifth-grade level.

Q2. Are uniforms mandatory at Belt Line Elementary?

Ans. Yes, all Lancaster ISD students must wear school uniforms, which include red, white, and blue polo shirts among other approved school-related items.

Q3. What college savings account is there at Belt Line Elementary?

Ans. Students from PK to fifth grades from Belt Line Elementary benefit from an initiative between Lancaster ISD and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, which allows students to have a college savings account of up to $50 of seed money.

Q4. Is Belt Line Elementary a Title I campus?

Ans. Yes, Belt Line Elementary is one of the many Title I campuses in Lancaster ISD, as it receives Title I funds to help meet the academic requirements of its economically challenged students.

Q5. How do the academic performances of Belt Line Elementary compare to other Lancaster ISD elementary campuses?

Ans. Belt Line Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics.