- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
Belleview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belleview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006404870
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleview Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #17 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleview Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleview Elementary ranks #17 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006404870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Belleview Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060006404870 · Porterville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 26.9:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Belleview Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Belleview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- This school 377
Belleview Elementary
377 students
What this shows Belleview Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleview Elementary compares
Belleview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
White 9.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Belleview Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belleview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Santa Fe Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Westfield Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
John J. Doyle Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belleview Elementary
How many students attend Belleview Elementary?
Belleview Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleview Elementary is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleview Elementary?
85.4% of students at Belleview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belleview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleview Elementary?
Belleview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Belleview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleview Elementary ranks #17 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Belleview Elementary, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Granite Hills High (1,206 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.