Enrollment
395
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, OH
Belle Aire Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Belle Aire Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001105513
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Aire Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Aire Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Aire Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Washington, OH.
School address
District: Washington Court House City · Ohio
NCES ID 391001105513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belle Aire Intermediate compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belle Aire Intermediate
Belle Aire Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Washington, Ohio, enrolling 395 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 is high: 52.9% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington Court House City also operates Washington High School (522 students) and Cherry Hill Primary (503 students) alongside Belle Aire Intermediate.
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 Belle Aire Intermediate compares
Belle Aire Intermediate 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 | 52.9% | ▲ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
47.6%
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
$12,682
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 85.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Belle Aire Intermediate is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Court House City, which includes Belle Aire Intermediate.
$12,682
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.0%
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 Belle Aire Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Hill Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Aire Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Belle Aire Intermediate
How many students attend Belle Aire Intermediate?
Belle Aire Intermediate has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Aire Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Aire Intermediate 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 Belle Aire Intermediate?
52.9% of students at Belle Aire Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Aire Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Belle Aire Intermediate is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Washington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Aire Intermediate?
Belle Aire Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Belle Aire Intermediate rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Aire Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
Is Belle Aire Intermediate a good school?
Belle Aire Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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 Washington Court House City?
Besides Belle Aire Intermediate, Washington Court House City also operates Washington High School (522 students), Cherry Hill Primary (503 students), and Washington Middle School (405 students). See the Washington Court House City district page for the complete list.
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