- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, IN
Bellmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bellmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180768001316
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellmont Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellmont Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellmont Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Decatur, IN.
School address
District: North Adams Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180768001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Bellmont Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 180768001316 · Decatur, IN Other · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 14.6:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellmont Senior High School (613 students)
Bellmont Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bellmont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bellmont Elementary
684 students
- Bellmont Senio
Bellmont Senior High School
613 students
- Bellmont Middl
Bellmont Middle School
274 students
What this shows Bellmont Elementary reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellmont Elementary compares
Bellmont Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Bellmont Elementary is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Adams Community Schools reports $14,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmont Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellmont Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellmont Elementary
How many students attend Bellmont Elementary?
Bellmont Elementary has 684 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, IN. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Bellmont Elementary?
55.8% of students at Bellmont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bellmont Elementary is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Decatur, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellmont Elementary?
Bellmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Bellmont Elementary rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellmont Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Decatur, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Adams Community Schools?
Besides Bellmont Elementary, North Adams Community Schools also operates Bellmont Senior High School (613 students) and Bellmont Middle School (274 students). See the North Adams Community Schools district page for the complete list.