- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belton, TX
Belton Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Belton Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480986013112
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton Early Childhood School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton Early Childhood School has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Early Childhood School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Belton Early Childhood School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 480986013112 · Belton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
Belton Early Childhood School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Belton Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Belton H
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- Belton H S
Belton H S
1,763 students
- North Belton M
North Belton Middle
979 students
- Lake Belton Mi 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- This school 494
Belton Early Childhood School
494 students
What this shows Belton Early Childhood School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belton Early Childhood School compares
Belton Early Childhood School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
White 35.6%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Belton Early Childhood School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belton Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belton Early Childhood School
How many students attend Belton Early Childhood School?
Belton Early Childhood School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Early Childhood School is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belton Early Childhood School?
55.6% of students at Belton Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Belton Early Childhood School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Belton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton Early Childhood School?
Belton Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belton Early Childhood School rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Early Childhood School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Belton Early Childhood School, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and North Belton Middle (979 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.