Bellevue Independent

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Bellevue, Kentucky - 2 schools

An equity score of 67/100 ranks Bellevue Independent #45 of 171 districts in Kentucky (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,232 per pupil, Bellevue Independent ranks #23 of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending (Kentucky districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

639
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,232
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bellevue Independent operates 2 public schools serving 639 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Campbell County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,232 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kentucky compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.8% local, 37.2% state, and 19.1% 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 67/100, ranked #45 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 275.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.8% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Bellevue High School, enrolling 300 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

Bellevue High School accounts for 46.9% of all Bellevue Independent student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Bellevue Independent a distant remainder — means Bellevue Independent-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Bellevue Independent reports 59.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Bellevue Independent student-counselor ratio is 276:1 — 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 Independent is typically wider than the Bellevue Independent-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bellevue Independent chronic absenteeism rate is 20.4% — 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 Independent is typically wider than the Bellevue Independent-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.1%
Federal
37.2%
State
43.8%
Local

Funding Equity

67
Equity Score
45 / 171
State Rank
50
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 2 schools in Bellevue Independent.

White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 9.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

275.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bellevue Independent

School Enrollment
Bellevue High School
300
Grandview Elementary School
251

How Bellevue Independent Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kentucky districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Fulton County Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Caverna Independent Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Barbourville Independent Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Fairview Independent Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pineville Independent Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Bellevue Independent'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 Independent?

Bellevue Independent has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 639 students.

How much does Bellevue Independent spend per student?

Bellevue Independent spends $16,232 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #45 in Kentucky.

What is the demographic composition of Bellevue Independent?

Bellevue Independent students are 77.8% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bellevue Independent?

Bellevue Independent has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #45 out of 171 districts in Kentucky.