- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaver, UT
Belknap School
Federal NCES profile for Belknap School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490006000037
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belknap School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Beaver · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belknap School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belknap School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beaver, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Belknap School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 490006000037 · Beaver, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 20.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver High (442 students)
Belknap School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Belknap School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belknap School
451 students
- Beaver High
Beaver High
442 students
- Milford School
Milford School
211 students
- Milford High
Milford High
205 students
- Minersville Sc 82
Minersville School
82 students
- Beaver Prescho 42
Beaver Preschool
42 students
What this shows Belknap School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belknap School compares
Belknap School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 32% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Utah - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Belknap School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Beaver District reports $13,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belknap School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milford High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minersville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belknap School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belknap School
How many students attend Belknap School?
Belknap School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaver, UT. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belknap School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belknap School is 20.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% higher 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 Belknap School?
36.9% of students at Belknap School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belknap School?
The largest demographic group at Belknap School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Beaver, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belknap School?
Belknap School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belknap School rank among public schools in Beaver?
By Resource Investment Index, Belknap School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beaver, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Beaver District?
Besides Belknap School, Beaver District also operates Beaver High (442 students), Milford School (211 students), and Milford High (205 students). See the Beaver District district page for the complete list.