- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atwater, CA
Bellevue Senior Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bellevue Senior Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060342013051
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellevue Senior Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellevue Senior Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Senior Elementary ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Atwater, CA.
School address
District: Atwater Elementary · California
NCES ID 060342013051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bellevue Senior Elementary held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060342013051 · Atwater, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 19.8:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell Intermediate (744 students)
Bellevue Senior Elementary held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bellevue Senior 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
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary
599 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
528 students
- Elmer Wood Ele
Elmer Wood Elementary
514 students
- This school 178
Bellevue Senior Elementary
178 students
What this shows Bellevue Senior Elementary reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellevue Senior Elementary compares
Bellevue Senior Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$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
25
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
White 4.5%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Bellevue Senior 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 Senior Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peggy Heller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmer Wood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellevue Senior 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
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Atwater
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellevue Senior Elementary
How many students attend Bellevue Senior Elementary?
Bellevue Senior Elementary has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atwater, CA. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Senior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Senior Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 Senior Elementary?
81.0% of students at Bellevue Senior Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue Senior Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bellevue Senior Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Atwater, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue Senior Elementary?
Bellevue Senior Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Senior Elementary rank among middle schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Senior Elementary ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Atwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Atwater Elementary?
Besides Bellevue Senior Elementary, Atwater Elementary also operates Mitchell Intermediate (744 students), Peggy Heller Elementary (712 students), and Bellevue Elementary (599 students). See the Atwater Elementary district page for the complete list.