Enrollment
524
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Martinsville, IN
Bell Intermediate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bell Intermediate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180651002612
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Intermediate Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Intermediate Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Intermediate Academy ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Martinsville, IN.
School address
District: Msd Martinsville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180651002612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bell Intermediate Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bell Intermediate Academy
Bell Intermediate Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Martinsville, Indiana, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 548 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #390, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Msd Martinsville Schools also operates Martinsville High School (1,284 students) and John R. Wooden Middle School (576 students) alongside Bell Intermediate Academy.
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 Intermediate Academy compares
Bell Intermediate Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,142
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Bell Intermediate Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Martinsville Schools, which includes Bell Intermediate Academy.
$12,142
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 59.5%
Federal 18.3%
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 Intermediate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R. Wooden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School of Communications | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Intermediate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bell Intermediate Academy
How many students attend Bell Intermediate Academy?
Bell Intermediate Academy has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Martinsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Intermediate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Intermediate Academy is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Intermediate Academy?
49.3% of students at Bell Intermediate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Intermediate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bell Intermediate Academy is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Martinsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Intermediate Academy?
Bell Intermediate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Intermediate Academy rank among public schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Intermediate Academy ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Martinsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Martinsville on the city page.
Is Bell Intermediate Academy a good school?
Bell Intermediate Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Msd Martinsville Schools?
Besides Bell Intermediate Academy, Msd Martinsville Schools also operates Martinsville High School (1,284 students), John R. Wooden Middle School (576 students), and Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy (375 students). See the Msd Martinsville Schools district page for the complete list.
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