- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belmont, WI
Belmont High
Federal NCES profile for Belmont High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550102000135
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
Belmont High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Belmont Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550102000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Belmont High shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 550102000135 · Belmont, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12.9:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont Elementary (213 students)
Belmont High shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Belmont High compares
Belmont High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Belmont High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Belmont Community School District reports $14,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Belmont
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont High
How many students attend Belmont High?
Belmont High has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belmont, WI. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont High?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont High is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 High?
27.1% of students at Belmont High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont High?
The largest demographic group at Belmont High is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Belmont, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont High?
Belmont High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Belmont Community School District?
Besides Belmont High, Belmont Community School District also operates Belmont Elementary (213 students). See the Belmont Community School District district page for the complete list.