- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menlo Park, CA
Belle Haven Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belle Haven Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063186004913
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Haven Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Menlo Park · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Haven Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Haven Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Menlo Park, CA.
School address
District: Ravenswood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063186004913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Belle Haven Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063186004913 · Menlo Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 17.3:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle (488 students)
Belle Haven Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Belle Haven Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez R
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
488 students
- Costano Elemen
Costano Elementary
369 students
- This school
Belle Haven Elementary
312 students
- Los Robles-Ron
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy
276 students
What this shows Belle Haven Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Haven Elementary compares
Belle Haven Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.8%
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
$33,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
African American 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Belle Haven Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ravenswood City Elementary reports $33,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Haven Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Costano Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Haven Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Menlo Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
La Entrada Middle
Standard public school
612 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Standard public school
587 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
280 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Haven Elementary
How many students attend Belle Haven Elementary?
Belle Haven Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menlo Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Haven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Haven Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Belle Haven Elementary?
86.8% of students at Belle Haven Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Haven Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belle Haven Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Menlo Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Haven Elementary?
Belle Haven Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Belle Haven Elementary rank among elementary schools in Menlo Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Haven Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Menlo Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Menlo Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Ravenswood City Elementary?
Besides Belle Haven Elementary, Ravenswood City Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle (488 students), Costano Elementary (369 students), and Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy (276 students). See the Ravenswood City Elementary district page for the complete list.