Enrollment
682
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bell Creek Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bell Creek Intermediate School
Bell Creek Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bellbrook, Ohio, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #215.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bellbrook's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stephen Bell Elementary School (535 students): Bell Creek Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 16.7:1).
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local also operates Bellbrook High School (843 students) and Bellbrook Middle School (665 students) alongside Bell Creek Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bell Creek Intermediate School compares
Bell Creek Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local, which includes Bell Creek Intermediate School.
$12,002
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 22.7%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bellbrook on the city page.
Is Bell Creek Intermediate School a good school?
Bell Creek Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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