Enrollment
959
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420010800692 Charter school
Belmont Cs — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Belmont Cs · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Belmont Cs reports 959 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 97.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 240 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Belmont Cs spends $25,056 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.9% from local sources (property taxes), 3.8% from the state, and 23.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belmont Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,056
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 240 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 959 Top 89% in Pennsylvania — larger than 11% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 97.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420010800692
Student demographics
African American 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 95.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 240:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.1%
In-school suspensions 56
Out-of-school suspensions 69
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belmont Cs, which includes Belmont Cs.
$25,056
Per student
+10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 3.8%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont Cs
How many students attend Belmont Cs?
Belmont Cs has 959 students enrolled. It is a other school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Cs is 9.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Cs?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Cs is African American at 95.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Cs?
Belmont Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.