Enrollment
675
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Belair K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Belair K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438004312
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belair K-8 School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belair K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belair K-8 School ranks #3 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438004312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belair K-8 School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belair K-8 School
Belair K-8 School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling 675 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Belair K-8 School is leaner than roughly 94% of Georgia schools and 29% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 675 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 456 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 675 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Davidson Magnet School (747 students): Belair K-8 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 16.6:1).
Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students) and Cross Creek High School (1,152 students) alongside Belair K-8 School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belair K-8 School compares
Belair K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
White 9.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Belair K-8 School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Belair K-8 School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belair K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belair K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Davidson Magnet School
Standard public school
747 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Richmond Hill K-8
Standard public school
667 students 9:1 students per teacher
Warren Road Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wheeless Road Elementary School
Standard public school
649 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Belair K-8 School
How many students attend Belair K-8 School?
Belair K-8 School has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belair K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belair K-8 School is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belair K-8 School?
98.0% of students at Belair K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belair K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Belair K-8 School is African American at 70.7% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belair K-8 School?
Belair K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belair K-8 School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Belair K-8 School ranks #3 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Belair K-8 School a good school?
Belair K-8 School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Belair K-8 School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.
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