- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearwater, FL
Belcher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belcher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156001602
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belcher Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #15 of 19
- schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belcher Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belcher Elementary School ranks #15 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Belcher Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120156001602 · Clearwater, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Belcher Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Belcher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 467
Belcher Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Belcher Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belcher Elementary School compares
Belcher Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Belcher Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belcher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belcher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belcher Elementary School
How many students attend Belcher Elementary School?
Belcher Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belcher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belcher Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 Belcher Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Belcher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belcher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belcher Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belcher Elementary School?
Belcher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Belcher Elementary School rank among schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Belcher Elementary School ranks #15 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clearwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Belcher Elementary School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.