Enrollment
1,153
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390438400778
Belmont High School — Dayton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Belmont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 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: Dayton City · Ohio
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)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Belmont High School reports 1,153 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 384 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 75.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dayton City spends $22,782 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.8% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 96% | — | — |
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.5%
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
$22,782
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 384 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,153 Top 96% in Ohio — larger than 4% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438400778
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 384:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 75.5%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 161
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton City, which includes Belmont High School.
$22,782
Per student
+35%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 48.4%
Federal 20.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
River'S Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Kiser Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont High School
How many students attend Belmont High School?
Belmont High School has 1,153 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont High School is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont High School is African American at 45.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont High School?
Belmont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.