Enrollment
122
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belfield, ND
Belfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Belfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380621000181
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfield High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Belfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Belfield High School has class sizes larger than 71% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfield High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Belfield, ND.
School address
District: Belfield 13 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380621000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belfield High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belfield High School
Belfield High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belfield, North Dakota, enrolling 122 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.3% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 122 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 #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% 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 Elementary School (131 students): Belfield High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 10.1:1).
Its district, Belfield 13, also runs Belfield Elementary School (131 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 High School compares
Belfield High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 21% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 71% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$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 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 92.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Belfield High 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 High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~122 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Belfield High School
How many students attend Belfield High School?
Belfield High School has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belfield, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfield High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belfield High School?
22.3% of students at Belfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Belfield High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Belfield, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfield High School?
Belfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Belfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfield High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
Belfield High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Dakota schools. 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 High School, Belfield 13 also operates Belfield Elementary School (131 students). See the Belfield 13 district page for the complete list.
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