- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grass Valley, CA
Bell Hill Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bell Hill Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061578013165
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Hill Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Hill Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Hill Academy ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Grass Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061578013165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bell Hill Academy held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 061578013165 · Grass Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 24.6:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Grass Valley Charter (546 students)
Bell Hill Academy held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bell Hill Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grass Valley C
Grass Valley Charter
546 students
- Lyman Gilmore
Lyman Gilmore Middle
464 students
- Margaret G. Sc
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
357 students
- This school
Bell Hill Academy
246 students
What this shows Bell Hill Academy reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Hill Academy compares
Bell Hill Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 46.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Bell Hill Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Grass Valley Elementary reports $16,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Hill Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman Gilmore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret G. Scotten Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Hill Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Grass Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grass Valley Charter
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Union Hill Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Cottage Hill Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Standard public school
464 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Alta Sierra Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Hill Academy
How many students attend Bell Hill Academy?
Bell Hill Academy has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Hill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Hill Academy is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Hill Academy?
56.8% of students at Bell Hill Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Hill Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bell Hill Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Hill Academy?
Bell Hill Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell Hill Academy rank among elementary schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Hill Academy ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grass Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Grass Valley Elementary?
Besides Bell Hill Academy, Grass Valley Elementary also operates Grass Valley Charter (546 students), Lyman Gilmore Middle (464 students), and Margaret G. Scotten Elementary (357 students). See the Grass Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.