- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellefonte, PA
Bellefonte El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bellefonte El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420324001341
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellefonte El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bellefonte · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellefonte El Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefonte El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bellefonte, PA.
School address
District: Bellefonte Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420324001341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bellefonte El Sch shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 420324001341 · Bellefonte, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellefonte Area Hs (850 students)
Bellefonte El Sch shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bellefonte El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellefonte Are
Bellefonte Area Hs
850 students
- Bellefonte Are
Bellefonte Area Ms
591 students
- Marion-Walker
Marion-Walker El Sch
353 students
- This school 318
Bellefonte El Sch
318 students
- Benner El Sch 252
Benner El Sch
252 students
- Pleasant Gap E 215
Pleasant Gap El Sch
215 students
What this shows Bellefonte El Sch reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellefonte El Sch compares
Bellefonte El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Bellefonte El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellefonte Area Sd reports $18,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellefonte El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellefonte Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion-Walker El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benner El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Gap El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellefonte El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellefonte
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellefonte El Sch
How many students attend Bellefonte El Sch?
Bellefonte El Sch has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellefonte, PA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefonte El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefonte El Sch is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Bellefonte El Sch?
45.7% of students at Bellefonte El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellefonte El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bellefonte El Sch is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Bellefonte, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellefonte El Sch?
Bellefonte El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Bellefonte El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bellefonte?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefonte El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bellefonte, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bellefonte on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellefonte Area Sd?
Besides Bellefonte El Sch, Bellefonte Area Sd also operates Bellefonte Area Hs (850 students), Bellefonte Area Ms (591 students), and Marion-Walker El Sch (353 students). See the Bellefonte Area Sd district page for the complete list.