- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marine City, MI
Belle River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261242004938
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle River Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marine City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle River Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle River Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marine City, MI.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242004938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Belle River Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 261242004938 · Marine City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 16.3:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: St Clair High School (715 students)
Belle River Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Belle River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Clair High
St Clair High School
715 students
- St Clair Middl
St Clair Middle School
614 students
- Marine City Hi
Marine City High School
437 students
- Gearing Elemen
Gearing Elementary School
353 students
- This school
Belle River Elementary School
343 students
- Pine River Ele
Pine River Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Belle River Elementary School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle River Elementary School compares
Belle River Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Belle River Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East China School District reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Clair Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marine City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gearing Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine River Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle River Elementary School
How many students attend Belle River Elementary School?
Belle River Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marine City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle River Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 River Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Belle River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle River Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Marine City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle River Elementary School?
Belle River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 River Elementary School rank among public schools in Marine City?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle River Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marine City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East China School District?
Besides Belle River Elementary School, East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students), St Clair Middle School (614 students), and Marine City High School (437 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.