- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mentor, OH
Bellflower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellflower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390454902235
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellflower Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Mentor · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellflower Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellflower Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Mentor, OH.
School address
District: Mentor Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454902235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Bellflower Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 390454902235 · Mentor, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 20.2:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mentor High School (2,217 students)
Bellflower Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellflower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mentor High Sc
Mentor High School
2,217 students
- Memorial Middl 852
Memorial Middle School
852 students
- Shore Middle S 752
Shore Middle School
752 students
- Ridge Elementa 661
Ridge Elementary School
661 students
- Hopkins Elemen 466
Hopkins Elementary School
466 students
- This school 465
Bellflower Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Bellflower Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellflower Elementary School compares
Bellflower Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Bellflower Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mentor Exempted Village reports $15,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellflower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellflower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Mentor
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 15:1 students per teacher
Fairfax Elementary School
Standard public school
310 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Sterling Morton Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 15.7:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellflower Elementary School
How many students attend Bellflower Elementary School?
Bellflower Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mentor, OH. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellflower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellflower Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellflower Elementary School?
14.8% of students at Bellflower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellflower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellflower Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Mentor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellflower Elementary School?
Bellflower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bellflower Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mentor?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellflower Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Mentor, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mentor on the city page.
What other schools are in Mentor Exempted Village?
Besides Bellflower Elementary School, Mentor Exempted Village also operates Mentor High School (2,217 students), Memorial Middle School (852 students), and Shore Middle School (752 students). See the Mentor Exempted Village district page for the complete list.