- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grandview, MO
Belvidere Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Belvidere Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291314000548
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belvidere Elem. earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belvidere Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere Elem. ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Grandview, MO.
School address
District: Grandview C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 291314000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Belvidere Elem. held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291314000548 · Grandview, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students)
Belvidere Elem. held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Belvidere Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandview Sr.
Grandview Sr. High
1,203 students
- Martin City El
Martin City Elem.
638 students
- Grandview Midd 471
Grandview Middle
471 students
- Conn-West Elem 338
Conn-West Elem.
338 students
- Meadowmere Ele 336
Meadowmere Elem.
336 students
- This school 294
Belvidere Elem.
294 students
What this shows Belvidere Elem. reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belvidere Elem. compares
Belvidere Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$15,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
White 21.4%
Two or More 10.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Belvidere Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grandview C-4 reports $15,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belvidere Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin City Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conn-West Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowmere Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belvidere Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belvidere Elem.
How many students attend Belvidere Elem.?
Belvidere Elem. has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grandview, MO. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belvidere Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Belvidere Elem. is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belvidere Elem.?
52.0% of students at Belvidere Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belvidere Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Belvidere Elem. is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Grandview, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belvidere Elem.?
Belvidere Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Belvidere Elem. rank among elementary schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere Elem. ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Grandview, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grandview on the city page.
What other schools are in Grandview C-4?
Besides Belvidere Elem., Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students), Martin City Elem. (638 students), and Grandview Middle (471 students). See the Grandview C-4 district page for the complete list.