Bellevue City

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Bellevue, Ohio - 3 schools

An equity score of 44/100 ranks Bellevue City #425 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,956 per pupil, Bellevue City ranks #615 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,816
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,956
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bellevue City operates 3 public schools serving 1,816 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Huron County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,956 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 48.4% local, 39.4% state, and 12.1% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 44/100, ranked #425 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 348:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 27.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.7% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Bellevue Elementary School, with a diversity index of 26.7/100.

Its largest campus is Bellevue Elementary School, enrolling 779 students (46% of the district's total enrollment).

Bellevue Elementary School accounts for 42.9% of all Bellevue City student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Bellevue City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bellevue City student-counselor ratio is 348:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Bellevue City is typically wider than the Bellevue City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bellevue City chronic absenteeism rate is 27.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Bellevue City is typically wider than the Bellevue City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
39.4%
State
48.4%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
425 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Bellevue City.

White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 22.2/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Bellevue City's schools, below the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Bellevue Elementary School 26.7
  2. 2 Bellevue Middle School 22.1
  3. 3 Bellevue High School 17.8

Programs & Resources

348:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bellevue City

School Enrollment
Bellevue Elementary School
779
Bellevue High School
521
Bellevue Middle School
394

How Bellevue City Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
West Holmes Local Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bryan City Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Carrollton Exempted Village Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Maysville Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Warrensville Heights City Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Bellevue City's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bellevue City?

Bellevue City has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,816 students.

How much does Bellevue City spend per student?

Bellevue City spends $12,956 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #425 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Bellevue City?

Bellevue City students are 87.7% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bellevue City?

Bellevue City has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #425 out of 806 districts in Ohio.