- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle, WV
Belle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000359
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Belle · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 255
- students enrolled
Belle Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belle, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Belle Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 540060000359 · Belle, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Belle Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Belle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 255
Belle Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Belle Elementary School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Elementary School compares
Belle Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Belle Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Elementary School
How many students attend Belle Elementary School?
Belle Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belle, WV. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Belle, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Elementary School?
Belle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Belle Elementary School rank among public schools in Belle?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belle, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Belle Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.