- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St.Louis, MO
Bel-Nor
Federal NCES profile for Bel-Nor, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292265003369
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel-Nor earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in St.Louis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel-Nor has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel-Nor ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in St.Louis, MO.
School address
District: Normandy Schools Collaborative · Missouri
NCES ID 292265003369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Bel-Nor grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+50.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 292265003369 · St.Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 15.8:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High (688 students)
Bel-Nor grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+50.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bel-Nor in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High
688 students
- Lucas Crossing
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex
636 students
- Washington Ele 244
Washington Elem.
244 students
- Normandy Early 236
Normandy Early Learning Center
236 students
- Barack Obama E 233
Barack Obama Elementary School
233 students
- This school 205
Bel-Nor
205 students
What this shows Bel-Nor reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel-Nor compares
Bel-Nor is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,176
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Bel-Nor is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Normandy Schools Collaborative reports $16,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bel-Nor Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandy Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel-Nor's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel-Nor
How many students attend Bel-Nor?
Bel-Nor has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St.Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel-Nor?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel-Nor is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bel-Nor?
98.3% of students at Bel-Nor are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel-Nor?
The largest demographic group at Bel-Nor is African American at 82.0% of enrollment, in St.Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel-Nor?
Bel-Nor has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bel-Nor rank among elementary schools in St.Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel-Nor ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in St.Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St.Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Normandy Schools Collaborative?
Besides Bel-Nor, Normandy Schools Collaborative also operates Normandy High (688 students), Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex (636 students), and Washington Elem. (244 students). See the Normandy Schools Collaborative district page for the complete list.