- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake City, FL
Belmont Academy
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120036008184Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Academy ranks #3 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Belmont Academy grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 120036008184 · Lake City, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
828 enr · 20.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Belmont Academy grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Belmont Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- This school
Belmont Academy
828 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- Eastside Eleme 655
Eastside Elementary School
655 students
What this shows Belmont Academy reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont Academy compares
Belmont Academy 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,472
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 828 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Belmont Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort White High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont Academy
How many students attend Belmont Academy?
Belmont Academy has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Academy is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmont Academy?
34.8% of students at Belmont Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Academy?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Academy is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Academy?
Belmont Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Belmont Academy rank among schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Academy ranks #3 of 12 schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Belmont Academy, Columbia also operates Columbia High School (1,711 students), Fort White High School (1,101 students), and Lake City Middle School (809 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.