Enrollment
394
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellevue, OH
Bellevue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390435900151
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bellevue, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellevue Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellevue Middle School
Bellevue Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bellevue, Ohio, enrolling 394 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 710 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #415.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bellevue City also operates Bellevue Elementary School (779 students) and Bellevue High School (521 students) alongside Bellevue 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 Bellevue Middle School compares
Bellevue 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% 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
$12,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Bellevue Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue City, which includes Bellevue Middle School.
$12,956
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 39.4%
Federal 12.1%
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 Bellevue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~394 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bellevue Middle School
How many students attend Bellevue Middle School?
Bellevue Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellevue, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Middle School?
31.3% of students at Bellevue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue Middle School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Bellevue, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue Middle School?
Bellevue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bellevue Middle School rank among public schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bellevue, 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 Bellevue on the city page.
Is Bellevue Middle School a good school?
Bellevue Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Bellevue City?
Besides Bellevue Middle School, Bellevue City also operates Bellevue Elementary School (779 students) and Bellevue High School (521 students). See the Bellevue City district page for the complete list.
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