- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Belmar El
Federal NCES profile for Belmar El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000145
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmar El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmar El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmar El ranks #6 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Belmar El grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 480813000145 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.8:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Belmar El grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Belmar El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- This school 385
Belmar El
385 students
What this shows Belmar El reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmar El compares
Belmar El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Belmar El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmar El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmar El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmar El
How many students attend Belmar El?
Belmar El has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmar El?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmar El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmar El?
39.7% of students at Belmar El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmar El?
The largest demographic group at Belmar El is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmar El?
Belmar El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Belmar El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmar El ranks #6 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Belmar El, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.