- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, SC
Belton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450081000078
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Belton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450081000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Belton Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450081000078 · Belton, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students)
Belton Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Belton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton Honea P
Belton Honea Path High
1,069 students
- Honea Path Ele
Honea Path Elementary
571 students
- Marshall Prima
Marshall Primary
459 students
- Belton Middle
Belton Middle
455 students
- This school 379
Belton Elementary
379 students
- Honea Path Mid 278
Honea Path Middle
278 students
What this shows Belton Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belton Elementary compares
Belton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Belton Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 02 reports $12,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Honea Path High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Belton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belton Elementary
How many students attend Belton Elementary?
Belton Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Belton Elementary?
79.3% of students at Belton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belton Elementary is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Belton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton Elementary?
Belton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Belton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Belton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 02?
Besides Belton Elementary, Anderson 02 also operates Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students), Honea Path Elementary (571 students), and Marshall Primary (459 students). See the Anderson 02 district page for the complete list.