About Belleview-Santos Elementary School
Vision Statement
Belleview-Santos works with all stakeholders to create educational opportunities for all students to learn.
Mission Statement
Belleview-Santos will develop academically-minded learners through the planning and implementation of rigorous and relevant instruction, building relationships, and collaborative teaching in a safe environment.
School Profile/History
Belleview-Santos Elementary School is located in a rural area of Marion County. Many teachers on staff have served their current students' parents and have strong connections with the community. These same teachers and staff members bring a rich historical background that allows us to more deeply understand the families we serve.
Belleview-Santos was established in 1933 to serve African-American children in K-12 grades. During the trials of integration, Belleview -Santos' all black population was paired with Belleview Elementary's all white population, with Belleview-Santos serving grades 3-5. In 1973, Belleview-Santos became a K-5th grade school site, which it remains today.
Belleview Santos now serves a little over 500 students. Belleview-Santos has been designated a Title I school for many years.