- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belmont, MS
Belmont School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280426000803
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 855
- students enrolled
Belmont School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280426000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Belmont School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 70.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 280426000803 · Belmont, MS Other · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 12.6:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tishomingo County High School (578 students)
Belmont School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 70.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Belmont School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belmont School
855 students
- Tishomingo Cou
Tishomingo County High School
578 students
- Iuka Elementar
Iuka Elementary School
414 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
410 students
- Iuka Middle Sc 333
Iuka Middle School
333 students
- Tishomingo Ele 254
Tishomingo Elementary
254 students
What this shows Belmont School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont School compares
Belmont School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 30% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Belmont School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tishomingo County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iuka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iuka Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tishomingo Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont School
How many students attend Belmont School?
Belmont School has 855 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belmont, MS. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont School is 12.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 School?
56.6% of students at Belmont School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Belmont, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont School?
Belmont School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist?
Besides Belmont School, Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist also operates Tishomingo County High School (578 students), Iuka Elementary School (414 students), and Burnsville Elementary (410 students). See the Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist district page for the complete list.