Enrollment
616
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellefontaine Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellefontaine Elementary School
Bellefontaine Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellefontaine, Ohio, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #413, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 616 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bellefontaine's public schools, it stands alongside Ohio Hi-Point (586 students): Bellefontaine Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 7.8:1).
Bellefontaine City also operates Bellefontaine High School (643 students) and Bellefontaine Intermediate School (505 students) alongside Bellefontaine Elementary 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 Bellefontaine Elementary School compares
Bellefontaine Elementary 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellefontaine City, which includes Bellefontaine Elementary School.
$13,848
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 46.3%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~616 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bellefontaine Elementary School a good school?
Bellefontaine Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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