- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Linwood, NJ
Belhaven Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belhaven Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340867000144
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belhaven Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Linwood · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belhaven Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belhaven Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linwood, NJ.
School address
District: Linwood City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340867000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Belhaven Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340867000144 · Linwood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 11.2:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaview Elementary School (444 students)
Belhaven Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Belhaven Middle School compares
Belhaven Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Belhaven Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linwood City School District reports $23,788 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belhaven Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belhaven Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belhaven Middle School
How many students attend Belhaven Middle School?
Belhaven Middle School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Linwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belhaven Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belhaven Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belhaven Middle School?
8.9% of students at Belhaven Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belhaven Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belhaven Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Linwood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belhaven Middle School?
Belhaven Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Belhaven Middle School rank among public schools in Linwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Belhaven Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Linwood City School District?
Besides Belhaven Middle School, Linwood City School District also operates Seaview Elementary School (444 students). See the Linwood City School District district page for the complete list.