Enrollment
368
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellaire, OH
Bellaire Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bellaire Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435704193
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellaire Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bellaire · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellaire Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bellaire, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellaire Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellaire Middle School
Bellaire Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bellaire, Ohio, enrolling 368 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 425 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bellaire Local also operates Bellaire Elementary School (489 students) and Bellaire High School (310 students) alongside Bellaire Middle 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 Middle School compares
Bellaire Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.8 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 84.2%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Bellaire Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellaire Local, which includes Bellaire Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellaire Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~368 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellaire Middle School
How many students attend Bellaire Middle School?
Bellaire Middle School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellaire, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Bellaire Middle School?
49.0% of students at Bellaire Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellaire Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bellaire Middle School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Bellaire, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellaire Middle School?
Bellaire Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bellaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Bellaire Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Bellaire Local?
Besides Bellaire Middle School, Bellaire Local also operates Bellaire Elementary School (489 students) and Bellaire High School (310 students). See the Bellaire Local district page for the complete list.
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