Enrollment
451
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belknap School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belknap School
Belknap School is a mid-sized elementary school in Beaver, Utah, enrolling 451 students.
At 20.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beaver District spends $12,119 per pupil, 24% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Beaver District also operates Beaver High (442 students) and Milford School (211 students) alongside Belknap School.
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 Belknap School compares
Belknap School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,119
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaver District, which includes Belknap School.
$12,119
Per student
+24%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Beaver on the city page.
Is Belknap School a good school?
Belknap School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 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.
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