- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellefontaine, OH
Bellefontaine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellefontaine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390435800148
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellefontaine Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Bellefontaine · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellefontaine Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Bellefontaine, OH.
School address
District: Bellefontaine City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435800148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Bellefontaine Elementary School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 390435800148 · Bellefontaine, OH Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 21.2:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellefontaine High School (643 students)
Bellefontaine Elementary School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellefontaine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine High School
643 students
- This school
Bellefontaine Elementary School
616 students
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
505 students
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Middle School
465 students
What this shows Bellefontaine Elementary School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellefontaine Elementary School compares
Bellefontaine Elementary School is a growing 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,845
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 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Bellefontaine Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellefontaine City reports $14,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellefontaine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellefontaine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Bellefontaine
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellefontaine Elementary School
How many students attend Bellefontaine Elementary School?
Bellefontaine Elementary School has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellefontaine, OH. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellefontaine Elementary School?
44.5% of students at Bellefontaine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellefontaine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellefontaine Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellefontaine Elementary School?
Bellefontaine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Bellefontaine Elementary School rank among public schools in Bellefontaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Bellefontaine, 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 Bellefontaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellefontaine City?
Besides Bellefontaine Elementary School, Bellefontaine City also operates Bellefontaine High School (643 students), Bellefontaine Intermediate School (505 students), and Bellefontaine Middle School (465 students). See the Bellefontaine City district page for the complete list.