- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosedale, VA
Belfast Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belfast Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510342001512
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfast Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Belfast Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342001512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Belfast Elementary held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510342001512 · Rosedale, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 17.6:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Honaker Elementary (712 students)
Belfast Elementary held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Belfast Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Honaker Elemen
Honaker Elementary
712 students
- Lebanon High
Lebanon High
571 students
- Honaker High
Honaker High
422 students
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- This school 141
Belfast Elementary
141 students
What this shows Belfast Elementary reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belfast Elementary compares
Belfast Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Belfast Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Russell County Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belfast Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honaker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfast Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belfast Elementary
How many students attend Belfast Elementary?
Belfast Elementary has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rosedale, VA. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfast Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belfast Elementary?
89.3% of students at Belfast Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfast Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belfast Elementary is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Rosedale, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfast Elementary?
Belfast Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Russell County Public Schools?
Besides Belfast Elementary, Russell County Public Schools also operates Honaker Elementary (712 students), Lebanon High (571 students), and Honaker High (422 students). See the Russell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.