- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellbrook, OH
Bell Creek Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Creek Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390472700688
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Creek Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bellbrook · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Creek Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Creek Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, OH.
School address
District: Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390472700688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bell Creek Intermediate School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390472700688 · Bellbrook, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 22:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellbrook High School (843 students)
Bell Creek Intermediate School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bell Creek Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellbrook High
Bellbrook High School
843 students
- This school
Bell Creek Intermediate School
682 students
- Bellbrook Midd
Bellbrook Middle School
665 students
- Stephen Bell E
Stephen Bell Elementary School
535 students
What this shows Bell Creek Intermediate School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Creek Intermediate School compares
Bell Creek Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Asian 4.8%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Bell Creek Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local reports $12,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Creek Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellbrook High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Creek Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellbrook
1 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Creek Intermediate School
How many students attend Bell Creek Intermediate School?
Bell Creek Intermediate School has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellbrook, OH. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Intermediate School is 22:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Creek Intermediate School?
9.2% of students at Bell Creek Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Creek Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Bell Creek Intermediate School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Bellbrook, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Creek Intermediate School?
Bell Creek Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Bell Creek Intermediate School rank among public schools in Bellbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Creek Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local?
Besides Bell Creek Intermediate School, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local also operates Bellbrook High School (843 students), Bellbrook Middle School (665 students), and Stephen Bell Elementary School (535 students). See the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local district page for the complete list.