Enrollment
350
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belmont Middle School
Belmont Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Belmont, New Hampshire, enrolling 350 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 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 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% 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 Elementary School (336 students) alongside Belmont Middle 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 Middle School compares
Belmont Middle 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shaker Regional School District, which includes Belmont Middle 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 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~350 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Belmont on the city page.
Is Belmont Middle School a good school?
Belmont Middle School earns 41/100 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 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.
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