- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleview, FL
Belleview-Santos Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belleview-Santos Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126001254
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleview-Santos Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Belleview · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleview-Santos Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleview-Santos Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Belleview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Belleview-Santos Elementary School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 120126001254 · Belleview, FL Other · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 21.4:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Belleview-Santos Elementary School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Belleview-Santos Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 663
Belleview-Santos Elementary School
663 students
What this shows Belleview-Santos Elementary School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleview-Santos Elementary School compares
Belleview-Santos 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$11,180
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Belleview-Santos Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belleview-Santos Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleview-Santos Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belleview-Santos Elementary School
How many students attend Belleview-Santos Elementary School?
Belleview-Santos Elementary School has 663 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleview-Santos Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleview-Santos Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleview-Santos Elementary School?
61.6% of students at Belleview-Santos Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleview-Santos Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belleview-Santos Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Belleview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleview-Santos Elementary School?
Belleview-Santos Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Belleview-Santos Elementary School rank among public schools in Belleview?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleview-Santos Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Belleview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Belleview-Santos Elementary School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.