- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calhoun, GA
Belwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130243001072
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belwood Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
District: Gordon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130243001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Belwood Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130243001072 · Calhoun, GA Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoraville High School (1,094 students)
Belwood Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Belwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoraville Hi
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- Gordon Central
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- Red Bud Middle
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- Sonoraville El
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- Ashworth Middl
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- This school
Belwood Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Belwood Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belwood Elementary School compares
Belwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Belwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoraville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Calhoun
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belwood Elementary School
How many students attend Belwood Elementary School?
Belwood Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belwood Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Belwood Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Belwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belwood Elementary School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belwood Elementary School?
Belwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Belwood Elementary School rank among schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Belwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Calhoun, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Belwood Elementary School, Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students), Gordon Central High School (875 students), and Red Bud Middle School (786 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.