Enrollment
489
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellaire, OH
Bellaire Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellaire Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390435704192
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellaire Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bellaire · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellaire Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellaire, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellaire Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellaire Elementary School
Bellaire Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellaire, Ohio, enrolling 489 students.
At 18.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 495 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #416, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bellaire Local also operates Bellaire Middle School (368 students) and Bellaire High School (310 students) alongside Bellaire Elementary 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 Bellaire Elementary School compares
Bellaire Elementary 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$14,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 82.4%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Bellaire Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellaire Local, which includes Bellaire Elementary School.
$14,714
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 21.4%
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 Bellaire Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellaire High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellaire Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bellaire Elementary School
How many students attend Bellaire Elementary School?
Bellaire Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellaire, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 Bellaire Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Bellaire Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellaire Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellaire Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Bellaire, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellaire Elementary School?
Bellaire Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Bellaire Elementary School rank among public schools in Bellaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellaire, 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 Bellaire on the city page.
Is Bellaire Elementary School a good school?
Bellaire Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Bellaire Local?
Besides Bellaire Elementary School, Bellaire Local also operates Bellaire Middle School (368 students) and Bellaire High School (310 students). See the Bellaire Local district page for the complete list.
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