- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Smith, AR
Belle Point Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Belle Point Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050633000354
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Point Alternative Center earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Point Alternative Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Point Alternative Center ranks #1 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Belle Point Alternative Center grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 050633000354 · Fort Smith, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 2.8:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Belle Point Alternative Center grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Belle Point Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
2,231 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
2,053 students
- Ramsey Junior 801
Ramsey Junior High School
801 students
- L. a. Chaffin 753
L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School
753 students
- Dora Kimmons J 753
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
753 students
- This school 39
Belle Point Alternative Center
39 students
What this shows Belle Point Alternative Center reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Point Alternative Center compares
Belle Point Alternative Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 79% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 212.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Belle Point Alternative Center is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Fort Smith School District reports $12,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Point Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Point Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Point Alternative Center
How many students attend Belle Point Alternative Center?
Belle Point Alternative Center has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Point Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Point Alternative Center is 2.8:1, which is 79% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 82% 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 Point Alternative Center?
81.5% of students at Belle Point Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Point Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Belle Point Alternative Center is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Point Alternative Center?
Belle Point Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belle Point Alternative Center rank among schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Point Alternative Center ranks #1 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Smith on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Smith School District?
Besides Belle Point Alternative Center, Fort Smith School District also operates Northside High School (2,231 students), Southside High School (2,053 students), and Ramsey Junior High School (801 students). See the Fort Smith School District district page for the complete list.