- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belmont, CA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060453000414
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Belmont, CA.
School address
District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · California
NCES ID 060453000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060453000414 · Belmont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 25.7:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students)
Central Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston Interm
Ralston Intermediate
1,082 students
- Nesbit Element
Nesbit Elementary
566 students
- Sandpiper Elem
Sandpiper Elementary
534 students
- Cipriani Eleme
Cipriani Elementary
471 students
- This school
Central Elementary
437 students
- Fox Elementary 420
Fox Elementary
420 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 93% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 42.3%
White 26.8%
Two or More 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Central Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary reports $14,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nesbit Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandpiper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cipriani Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Belmont
3 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belmont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
3.9% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is Asian at 42.3% of enrollment, in Belmont, CA. 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 Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Belmont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
Besides Central Elementary, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students), Nesbit Elementary (566 students), and Sandpiper Elementary (534 students). See the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district page for the complete list.