- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Bellevue El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421777006977
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #15 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue El Sch ranks #15 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Northgate Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421777006977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bellevue El Sch held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 421777006977 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Northgate Mshs (476 students)
Bellevue El Sch held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bellevue El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northgate Mshs
Northgate Mshs
476 students
- This school
Bellevue El Sch
348 students
- Avalon El Sch
Avalon El Sch
252 students
What this shows Bellevue El Sch reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellevue El Sch compares
Bellevue El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$23,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Bellevue El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northgate Sd reports $23,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellevue El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Mshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avalon El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellevue El Sch
How many students attend Bellevue El Sch?
Bellevue El Sch has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Bellevue El Sch?
100.0% of students at Bellevue El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue El Sch is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue El Sch?
Bellevue El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Bellevue El Sch rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue El Sch ranks #15 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Northgate Sd?
Besides Bellevue El Sch, Northgate Sd also operates Northgate Mshs (476 students) and Avalon El Sch (252 students). See the Northgate Sd district page for the complete list.