- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellbrook, OH
Bellbrook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bellbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390472702826
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellbrook Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bellbrook · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellbrook Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellbrook Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, OH.
School address
District: Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390472702826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bellbrook Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390472702826 · Bellbrook, OH Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 21.5:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellbrook High School (843 students)
Bellbrook Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellbrook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellbrook High
Bellbrook High School
843 students
- Bell Creek Int
Bell Creek Intermediate School
682 students
- This school
Bellbrook Middle School
665 students
- Stephen Bell E
Stephen Bell Elementary School
535 students
What this shows Bellbrook Middle School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellbrook Middle School compares
Bellbrook Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.4%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Bellbrook Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local reports $12,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellbrook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellbrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellbrook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellbrook Middle School
How many students attend Bellbrook Middle School?
Bellbrook Middle School has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellbrook, OH. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellbrook Middle School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellbrook Middle School?
11.8% of students at Bellbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bellbrook Middle School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Bellbrook, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellbrook Middle School?
Bellbrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bellbrook Middle School rank among public schools in Bellbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellbrook Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, 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 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local?
Besides Bellbrook Middle School, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local also operates Bellbrook High School (843 students), Bell Creek Intermediate School (682 students), and Stephen Bell Elementary School (535 students). See the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local district page for the complete list.