Belmont-Cragin offers students and parents a small-school environment that fosters strong community and collaborative relationships for success in elementary school and beyond. The main building consists of just one class per grade from Kindergarten through 8th. Upper-level students have the opportunity to take algebra-level math in after-school enrichment classes. Belmont-Cragin offers students internet access through classroom connections.

Belmont Craigan Elementary School has a 10,424 sf GreenGrid green roof installed in 2009.