Enrollment
131
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belfield Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belfield Elementary School
Belfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belfield, North Dakota, enrolling 131 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.9% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 131 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Belfield's public schools, it stands alongside Belfield High School (122 students): Belfield Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 13.6:1).
Its district, Belfield 13, also runs Belfield High School (122 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belfield Elementary School compares
Belfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belfield 13, which includes Belfield Elementary School.
$15,528
Per student
-16%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Belfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Belfield on the city page.
Is Belfield Elementary School a good school?
Belfield Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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