- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Belfield High School grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 380621000181 · Belfield, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 13.6:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Belfield Elementary School (131 students)
Belfield High School grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Belfield High School compares
Belfield High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,547
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 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.
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
District finance for Belfield 13 reports $15,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~122 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.