- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo, CO
Belmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080612001029
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #17 of 24
- schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Elementary School ranks #17 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Belmont Elementary School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080612001029 · Pueblo, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 15.8:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Belmont Elementary School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Belmont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- This school 394
Belmont Elementary School
394 students
What this shows Belmont Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont Elementary School compares
Belmont Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 25.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Belmont Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont Elementary School
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmont Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Belmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont Elementary School rank among schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Elementary School ranks #17 of 24 schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Belmont Elementary School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.