Enrollment
57
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stilwell, OK
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)
Federal NCES profile for Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400384002750
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oklahoma.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Stilwell · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 57
- students enrolled
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) has class sizes smaller than 95% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks #4 of 7 schools in Stilwell, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is a small combined-grade school in Stilwell, Oklahoma, enrolling 57 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is leaner than roughly 95% of Oklahoma schools and 41% under the state's 16.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Oklahoma schools, with 57 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (83% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 57 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 43.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Stilwell's public schools, it stands alongside Maryetta Public School (640 students): Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 14.5:1).
Its district, Belfonte, also runs Belfonte Public School (78 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 Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) compares
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 5% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.2%
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
$13,861
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belfonte, which includes Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty).
$13,861
Per student
+10%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfonte Public School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Stilwell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maryetta Public School
Standard public school
640 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Stilwell Es
Standard public school
423 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Zion Public School
Standard public school
263 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Rocky Mountain Public School
Standard public school
193 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dahlonegah Public School
Standard public school
163 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Peavine Public School
Standard public school
105 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~57 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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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 public 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 9.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 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 Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) rank among schools in Stilwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) ranks #4 of 7 schools in Stilwell, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stilwell on the city page.
Is Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) a good school?
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Belfonte?
Besides Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty), Belfonte also operates Belfonte Public School (78 students). See the Belfonte district page for the complete list.
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