- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belmont, CA
Nesbit Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nesbit Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060453000418
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nesbit Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nesbit Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nesbit Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Belmont, CA.
School address
District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · California
NCES ID 060453000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Nesbit Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 060453000418 · Belmont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 19.5:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students)
Nesbit Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nesbit Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston Interm
Ralston Intermediate
1,082 students
- This school
Nesbit Elementary
566 students
- Sandpiper Elem
Sandpiper Elementary
534 students
- Cipriani Eleme
Cipriani Elementary
471 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
437 students
- Fox Elementary 420
Fox Elementary
420 students
What this shows Nesbit Elementary reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nesbit Elementary compares
Nesbit 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Asian 27.0%
White 19.1%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Nesbit 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 Nesbit Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandpiper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cipriani Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nesbit Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nesbit Elementary
How many students attend Nesbit Elementary?
Nesbit Elementary has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belmont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nesbit Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nesbit Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Nesbit Elementary?
17.4% of students at Nesbit Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nesbit Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nesbit Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 31.8% of enrollment, in Belmont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nesbit Elementary?
Nesbit Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Nesbit Elementary rank among elementary schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Nesbit Elementary ranks #4 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 Nesbit Elementary, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students), Sandpiper Elementary (534 students), and Cipriani Elementary (471 students). See the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district page for the complete list.