- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daphne, AL
Belforest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belforest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027002492
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belforest Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Daphne · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belforest Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belforest Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Daphne, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027002492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Belforest Elementary School held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010027002492 · Daphne, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,069 enr · 18.1:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Belforest Elementary School held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Belforest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Belforest Elementary School
1,069 students
What this shows Belforest Elementary School reports 1,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belforest Elementary School compares
Belforest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 56% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Belforest Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belforest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belforest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Daphne
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 (~1,069 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belforest Elementary School
How many students attend Belforest Elementary School?
Belforest Elementary School has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a public school in Daphne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,068 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belforest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belforest Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belforest Elementary School?
26.0% of students at Belforest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belforest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belforest Elementary School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Daphne, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belforest Elementary School?
Belforest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Belforest Elementary School rank among schools in Daphne?
By Resource Investment Index, Belforest Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Daphne, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Daphne on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Belforest Elementary School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.