- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belfield, ND
Belfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380621000180
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfield Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Belfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belfield Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Belfield, ND.
School address
District: Belfield 13 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380621000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Belfield Elementary School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 380621000180 · Belfield, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 10.1:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Belfield High School (122 students)
Belfield Elementary School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Belfield Elementary School compares
Belfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 22% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Belfield Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Belfield 13 reports $15,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Belfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belfield Elementary School
How many students attend Belfield Elementary School?
Belfield Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belfield, ND. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfield Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Belfield Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Belfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belfield Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Belfield, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfield Elementary School?
Belfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Belfield Elementary School rank among schools in Belfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Belfield, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Belfield 13?
Besides Belfield Elementary School, Belfield 13 also operates Belfield High School (122 students). See the Belfield 13 district page for the complete list.