- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belmont, NH
Belmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330618000413
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belmont, NH.
School address
District: Shaker Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330618000413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Belmont Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 330618000413 · Belmont, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 10:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont High School (361 students)
Belmont Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Belmont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont High S
Belmont High School
361 students
- This school
Belmont Middle School
350 students
- Belmont Elemen
Belmont Elementary School
336 students
- Canterbury Ele 90
Canterbury Elementary School
90 students
What this shows Belmont Middle School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont Middle School compares
Belmont Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▲ 21% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$21,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Belmont Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Shaker Regional School District reports $21,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont Middle School
How many students attend Belmont Middle School?
Belmont Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belmont, NH. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Middle School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% 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 Middle School?
26.1% of students at Belmont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Belmont, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Middle School?
Belmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont Middle School rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Middle School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Shaker Regional School District?
Besides Belmont Middle School, Shaker Regional School District also operates Belmont High School (361 students), Belmont Elementary School (336 students), and Canterbury Elementary School (90 students). See the Shaker Regional School District district page for the complete list.