Enrollment
78
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muldrow, OK
Belfonte Public School
Federal NCES profile for Belfonte Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400384000121
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfonte Public School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Muldrow · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 78
- students enrolled
Belfonte Public School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfonte Public School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Muldrow, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belfonte Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belfonte Public School
Belfonte Public School is a small combined-grade school in Muldrow, Oklahoma, enrolling 78 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Oklahoma schools and 21% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Oklahoma schools, with 78 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Two or More (28%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 52 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% 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 Muldrow's public schools, it stands alongside Muldrow Es (525 students): Belfonte Public School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Its district, Belfonte, also runs Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) (57 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 Public School compares
Belfonte Public School on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 52 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
White 44.9%
Two or More 28.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Belfonte Public School is more 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 Public School.
$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 Public School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfonte Public School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Muldrow
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Belfonte Public School
How many students attend Belfonte Public School?
Belfonte Public School has 78 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muldrow, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfonte Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfonte Public School is 19.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfonte Public School?
The largest demographic group at Belfonte Public School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Muldrow, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfonte Public School?
Belfonte Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Public School rank among public schools in Muldrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfonte Public School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Muldrow, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muldrow on the city page.
Is Belfonte Public School a good school?
Belfonte Public School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma 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 Belfonte?
Besides Belfonte Public School, Belfonte also operates Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty) (57 students). See the Belfonte district page for the complete list.
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