- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bell Intermediate Academy held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 180651002612 · Martinsville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 13.1:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Martinsville High School (1,284 students)
Bell Intermediate Academy held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bell Intermediate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martinsville H
Martinsville High School
1,284 students
- John R. Wooden
John R. Wooden Middle School
576 students
- This school
Bell Intermediate Academy
524 students
- Charles L Smit 375
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
375 students
- South Elementa 302
South Elementary School of Communications
302 students
- Brooklyn Stem 241
Brooklyn Stem Academy
241 students
What this shows Bell Intermediate Academy reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Intermediate Academy compares
Bell Intermediate Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Msd Martinsville Schools reports $13,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~524 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.