- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atwater, CA
Bellevue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060342000257
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, CA.
School address
District: Atwater Elementary · California
NCES ID 060342000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Bellevue Elementary shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 060342000257 · Atwater, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 21.4:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell Intermediate (744 students)
Bellevue Elementary shrank from 680 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bellevue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell Inter
Mitchell Intermediate
744 students
- Peggy Heller E
Peggy Heller Elementary
712 students
- This school
Bellevue Elementary
599 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
528 students
- Elmer Wood Ele
Elmer Wood Elementary
514 students
- Shaffer Elemen
Shaffer Elementary
405 students
What this shows Bellevue Elementary reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellevue Elementary compares
Bellevue Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$15,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Bellevue Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atwater Elementary reports $15,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellevue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peggy Heller Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmer Wood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaffer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Atwater
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peggy Heller Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 24:1 students per teacher
Elmer Wood Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Shaffer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bellevue Elementary
How many students attend Bellevue Elementary?
Bellevue Elementary has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atwater, CA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 Elementary?
82.6% of students at Bellevue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Atwater, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue Elementary?
Bellevue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellevue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Atwater, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Atwater Elementary?
Besides Bellevue Elementary, Atwater Elementary also operates Mitchell Intermediate (744 students), Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students), and Mitchell Elementary (528 students). See the Atwater Elementary district page for the complete list.