- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 400384002750 · Stilwell, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Belfonte Public School (78 students)
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
How Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) compares
Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,531
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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.
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
District finance for Belfonte reports $14,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~57 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.