Enrollment
465
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellefontaine, OH
Bellefontaine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bellefontaine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390435800145
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellefontaine Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Bellefontaine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellefontaine Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Bellefontaine, OH.
School address
District: Bellefontaine City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435800145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellefontaine Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellefontaine Middle School
Bellefontaine Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bellefontaine, Ohio, enrolling 465 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 665 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% 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.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 465 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bellefontaine City also operates Bellefontaine High School (643 students) and Bellefontaine Elementary School (616 students) alongside Bellefontaine Middle 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 Middle School compares
Bellefontaine Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 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 80.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Bellefontaine Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellefontaine City, which includes Bellefontaine Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellefontaine Middle 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
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle 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 (~465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellefontaine Middle School
How many students attend Bellefontaine Middle School?
Bellefontaine Middle School has 465 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Bellefontaine Middle School?
39.5% of students at Bellefontaine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellefontaine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bellefontaine Middle School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellefontaine Middle School?
Bellefontaine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bellefontaine Middle School rank among public schools in Bellefontaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Bellefontaine Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Middle School, Bellefontaine City also operates Bellefontaine High School (643 students), Bellefontaine Elementary School (616 students), and Bellefontaine Intermediate School (505 students). See the Bellefontaine City district page for the complete list.
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