- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle Plaine, KS
Belle Plaine Elem
Federal NCES profile for Belle Plaine Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200390000736
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Plaine Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Plaine Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belle Plaine, KS.
School address
District: Belle Plaine · Kansas
NCES ID 200390000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Belle Plaine Elem held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200390000736 · Belle Plaine, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 12.4:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Plaine High (181 students)
Belle Plaine Elem held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Belle Plaine Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belle Plaine Elem
211 students
- Belle Plaine H
Belle Plaine High
181 students
- Belle Plaine M
Belle Plaine Middle
162 students
What this shows Belle Plaine Elem reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Plaine Elem compares
Belle Plaine Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Belle Plaine Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Belle Plaine reports $16,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Plaine Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Plaine Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine Elem
How many students attend Belle Plaine Elem?
Belle Plaine Elem has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belle Plaine, KS. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Elem is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% 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 Belle Plaine Elem?
42.3% of students at Belle Plaine Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Plaine Elem?
The largest demographic group at Belle Plaine Elem is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Plaine Elem?
Belle Plaine Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Belle Plaine Elem rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belle Plaine, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Belle Plaine?
Besides Belle Plaine Elem, Belle Plaine also operates Belle Plaine High (181 students) and Belle Plaine Middle (162 students). See the Belle Plaine district page for the complete list.