- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Bellevue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280240001314
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Bellevue Elementary School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.6 → 95.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 280240001314 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 12.3:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Bellevue Elementary School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.6 → 95.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bellevue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- This school
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary
758 students
What this shows Bellevue Elementary School reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellevue Elementary School compares
Bellevue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Bellevue Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellevue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellevue Elementary School
How many students attend Bellevue Elementary School?
Bellevue Elementary School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,124 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% 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 Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Bellevue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue Elementary School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue Elementary School?
Bellevue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar County School District?
Besides Bellevue Elementary School, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Sumrall Elementary School (960 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.