- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belding, MI
Belding High School
Federal NCES profile for Belding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260453004142
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belding High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Belding · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Belding High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belding High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Belding, MI.
School address
District: Belding Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260453004142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Belding High School shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 260453004142 · Belding, MI High · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 18.3:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellis Elementary School (391 students)
Belding High School shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Belding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belding High School
511 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary School
391 students
- Woodview Eleme
Woodview Elementary School
372 students
- Belding Middle
Belding Middle School
363 students
What this shows Belding High School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belding High School compares
Belding High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$15,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Belding High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Belding Area School District reports $15,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belding Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belding High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belding High School
How many students attend Belding High School?
Belding High School has 511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belding, MI. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belding High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belding High School?
44.2% of students at Belding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belding High School?
The largest demographic group at Belding High School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Belding, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belding High School?
Belding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Belding High School rank among public schools in Belding?
By Resource Investment Index, Belding High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Belding, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belding on the city page.
What other schools are in Belding Area School District?
Besides Belding High School, Belding Area School District also operates Ellis Elementary School (391 students), Woodview Elementary School (372 students), and Belding Middle School (363 students). See the Belding Area School District district page for the complete list.