- Enrollment
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Coast, FL
Belle Terre Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Terre Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120054005534
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Terre Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Palm Coast · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Terre Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Terre Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Palm Coast, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Belle Terre Elementary School grew from 1,190 students in 2022-23 to 1,289 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 120054005534 · Palm Coast, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,288 enr · 17.4:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students)
Belle Terre Elementary School grew from 1,190 students in 2022-23 to 1,289 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Belle Terre Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagler-Palm C
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
2,533 students
- Matanzas High
Matanzas High School
2,102 students
- Indian Trails
Indian Trails Middle School
1,438 students
- Buddy Taylor M
Buddy Taylor Middle School
1,310 students
- This school
Belle Terre Elementary School
1,288 students
- Bunnell Elemen
Bunnell Elementary School
1,061 students
What this shows Belle Terre Elementary School reports 1,288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Terre Elementary School compares
Belle Terre Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,288
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$10,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Belle Terre Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagler reports $10,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Terre Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler-Palm Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matanzas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buddy Taylor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunnell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Terre Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 (~1,288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Terre Elementary School
How many students attend Belle Terre Elementary School?
Belle Terre Elementary School has 1,288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Coast, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,190 (2022-23) → 1,289 (2023-24), up 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Terre Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Terre Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Terre Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Belle Terre Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Terre Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Terre Elementary School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Palm Coast, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Terre Elementary School?
Belle Terre Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Terre Elementary School rank among schools in Palm Coast?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Terre Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Palm Coast, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palm Coast on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagler?
Besides Belle Terre Elementary School, Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students), Matanzas High School (2,102 students), and Indian Trails Middle School (1,438 students). See the Flagler district page for the complete list.