- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bellefontaine Intermediate School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390435800149 · Bellefontaine, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 18.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellefontaine High School (643 students)
Bellefontaine Intermediate School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellefontaine Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine High School
643 students
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Elementary School
616 students
- This school
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
505 students
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Middle School
465 students
What this shows Bellefontaine Intermediate School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellefontaine Intermediate School compares
Bellefontaine Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Bellefontaine City reports $14,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~505 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.