- Enrollment
- 2,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Angelo, TX
Belaire El
Federal NCES profile for Belaire El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483870004298
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belaire El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 18
- schools in San Angelo · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belaire El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belaire El ranks #5 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX.
School address
District: San Angelo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483870004298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Belaire El grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 483870004298 · San Angelo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central H S (2,985 students)
Belaire El grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Belaire El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central H S
Central H S
2,985 students
- Glenn Middle
Glenn Middle
1,260 students
- Lake View H S 1,072
Lake View H S
1,072 students
- Lone Star Midd 790
Lone Star Middle
790 students
- Lincoln Middle 781
Lincoln Middle
781 students
- This school 342
Belaire El
342 students
What this shows Belaire El reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belaire El compares
Belaire El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$10,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
White 26.9%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Belaire El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Angelo Isd reports $10,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belaire El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belaire El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belaire El
How many students attend Belaire El?
Belaire El has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Angelo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belaire El?
The student-teacher ratio at Belaire El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belaire El?
60.6% of students at Belaire El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belaire El?
The largest demographic group at Belaire El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in San Angelo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belaire El?
Belaire El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Belaire El rank among schools in San Angelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Belaire El ranks #5 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Angelo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Angelo Isd?
Besides Belaire El, San Angelo Isd also operates Central H S (2,985 students), Glenn Middle (1,260 students), and Lake View H S (1,072 students). See the San Angelo Isd district page for the complete list.