- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bellaire Middle School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390435704193 · Bellaire, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 13.6:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellaire Elementary School (489 students)
Bellaire Middle School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellaire Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellaire Eleme
Bellaire Elementary School
489 students
- This school
Bellaire Middle School
368 students
- Bellaire High
Bellaire High School
310 students
What this shows Bellaire Middle School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellaire Middle School compares
Bellaire Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Bellaire Local reports $14,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~368 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.