Enrollment
336
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belmont, NH
Belmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330618000490
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belmont, NH.
School address
District: Shaker Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330618000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belmont Elementary School
Belmont Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belmont, New Hampshire, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shaker Regional School District spends $20,336 per pupil, 28% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shaker Regional School District also operates Belmont High School (361 students) and Belmont Middle School (350 students) alongside Belmont Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belmont Elementary School compares
Belmont Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 56% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$20,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Belmont Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shaker Regional School District, which includes Belmont Elementary School.
$20,336
Per student
-28%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 29.7%
Federal 7.5%
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.
How Belmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canterbury Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont Elementary School
How many students attend Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belmont, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 10% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 35% lower 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?
33.5% of students at Belmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Belmont, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Elementary School?
Belmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont Elementary School rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belmont, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belmont on the city page.
Is Belmont Elementary School a good school?
Belmont Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shaker Regional School District?
Besides Belmont Elementary School, Shaker Regional School District also operates Belmont High School (361 students), Belmont Middle School (350 students), and Canterbury Elementary School (90 students). See the Shaker Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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