- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belton, TX
Belton H S
Federal NCES profile for Belton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480986000454
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton H S has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton H S ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Belton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Belton H S shrank from 1,941 students in 2022-23 to 1,836 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 157.2 → 146.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 480986000454 · Belton, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,763 enr · 11.2:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
Belton H S shrank from 1,941 students in 2022-23 to 1,836 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 157.2 → 146.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Belton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Belton H
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- This school
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
- South Belton M 667
South Belton Middle
667 students
What this shows Belton H S reports 1,763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belton H S compares
Belton H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,763 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,763
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors7.7 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
273
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 39.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Belton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Belton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belton H S
How many students attend Belton H S?
Belton H S has 1,763 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,941 (2022-23) → 1,836 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton H S is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 H S?
41.1% of students at Belton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton H S?
The largest demographic group at Belton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Belton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton H S?
Belton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton H S ranks #1 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 H S, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), North Belton Middle (979 students), and Lake Belton Middle (803 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.