Enrollment
57
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400384002750
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) — Stilwell, OK
Federal NCES profile for Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) reports 57 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 57 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 77.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Belfonte spends $15,886 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.7% from local sources (property taxes), 47.3% from the state, and 43.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
77.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,886
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 57 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 57 Top 5% in Oklahoma — larger than 95% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400384002750
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 82.5%
Two or More 12.3%
White 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 57:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 77.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belfonte, which includes Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty).
$15,886
Per student
+12%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 43.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
Similar other schools in Stilwell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Stilwell Es
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423 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Zion Public School
Standard public school
263 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Rocky Mountain Public School
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193 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Dahlonegah Public School
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163 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Peavine Public School
Standard public school
105 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)
How many students attend Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) has 57 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stilwell, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is 12:1, which is 27% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
The largest demographic group at Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is American Indian / Alaska Native at 82.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stilwell, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.