- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Emporia, VA
Belfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510174000703
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfield Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 145
- students enrolled
Belfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfield Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Emporia, VA.
School address
District: Greensville County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510174000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
145 on latest CCD 510174000703 · Emporia, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Greensville Elementary (985 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 public schools in Emporia. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Belfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greensville El
Greensville Elementary
985 students
- Greensville Co
Greensville County High
584 students
- Edward W. Wyat
Edward W. Wyatt Middle
448 students
- This school 145
Belfield Elementary
145 students
What this shows Belfield Elementary reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belfield Elementary compares
Belfield Elementary vs Virginia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$25,104
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greensville County Public Schools reports $25,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensville County High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward W. Wyatt Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belfield Elementary
How many students attend Belfield Elementary?
Belfield Elementary has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Emporia, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfield Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfield Elementary?
Belfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 rank among public schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfield Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Emporia, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greensville County Public Schools?
Besides Belfield Elementary, Greensville County Public Schools also operates Greensville Elementary (985 students), Greensville County High (584 students), and Edward W. Wyatt Middle (448 students). See the Greensville County Public Schools district page for the complete list.