Enrollment
505
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellefontaine, OH
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Bellefontaine Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435800149
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellefontaine Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bellefontaine · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellefontaine Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bellefontaine, OH.
School address
District: Bellefontaine City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435800149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellefontaine Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellefontaine Intermediate School
Bellefontaine Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bellefontaine, Ohio, enrolling 505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 505 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 572 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #422, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bellefontaine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Logan Elementary School (587 students): Bellefontaine Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 18.9:1).
Bellefontaine City also operates Bellefontaine High School (643 students) and Bellefontaine Elementary School (616 students) alongside Bellefontaine Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Bellefontaine Intermediate 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 77.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Bellefontaine Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellefontaine Intermediate 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
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellefontaine
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~505 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellefontaine Intermediate School
How many students attend Bellefontaine Intermediate School?
Bellefontaine Intermediate School has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Intermediate School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellefontaine Intermediate School?
42.6% of students at Bellefontaine Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellefontaine Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Bellefontaine Intermediate School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellefontaine Intermediate School?
Bellefontaine Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Bellefontaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bellefontaine on the city page.
Is Bellefontaine Intermediate School a good school?
Bellefontaine Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Intermediate School, Bellefontaine City also operates Bellefontaine High School (643 students), Bellefontaine Elementary School (616 students), and Bellefontaine Middle School (465 students). See the Bellefontaine City district page for the complete list.
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