At a glance
Reported students
1,288
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,019
Belle Terre Elementary School: 1,288 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87.78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Belle Terre Elementary School
Belle Terre Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Palm Coast. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Flagler. NCES reports 1,288 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Belle Terre Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.4%
- Hispanic23.4%
- Black11%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Flagler
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bunnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,061 reported students
Old Kings Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,019 reported students
Rymfire Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
967 reported students
Imagine School at Town Center
Elementary · Grades KG–08
885 reported students
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
740 reported students
Flagler Virtual Instruction Kg-5
Elementary · Grades KG–05
0 reported students
Public schools near Belle Terre Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary Elementary · Flagler | PK–05 | 740 | 4.1 mi |
| Rymfire Elementary School Elementary · Flagler | PK–05 | 967 | 5.7 mi |
| Imagine School at Town Center Elementary · Charter · Flagler | KG–08 | 885 | 7.5 mi |
| Bunnell Elementary School Elementary · Flagler | PK–05 | 1,061 | 7.6 mi |
| Flagler Virtual Instruction Kg-5 Elementary · Flagler | KG–05 | 0 | 7.9 mi |
| Old Kings Elementary School Elementary · Flagler | PK–05 | 1,019 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Terre Elementary School
What grades does Belle Terre Elementary School serve?
Belle Terre Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Flagler.
How many students attend Belle Terre Elementary School?
Belle Terre Elementary School reported 1,288 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,352 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belle Terre Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,288 students and 83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Belle Terre Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belle Terre Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Flagler attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Belle Terre Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Belle Terre Elementary School in?
Belle Terre Elementary School is part of Flagler, based in Bunnell, FL, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belle Terre Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary (4.1 mi), Rymfire Elementary School (5.7 mi), Imagine School at Town Center (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.