Enrollment
665
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellbrook Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellbrook Middle School
Bellbrook Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellbrook, Ohio, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 507 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local also operates Bellbrook High School (843 students) and Bell Creek Intermediate School (682 students) alongside Bellbrook 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 Bellbrook Middle School compares
Bellbrook 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local, which includes Bellbrook Middle School.
$12,002
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 22.7%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bellbrook on the city page.
Is Bellbrook Middle School a good school?
Bellbrook Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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