Enrollment
684
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellmont Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellmont Elementary
Bellmont Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Decatur, Indiana, enrolling 684 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 684 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Adams Community Schools also operates Bellmont Senior High School (613 students) and Bellmont Middle School (274 students) alongside Bellmont Elementary.
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 Bellmont Elementary compares
Bellmont Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Adams Community Schools, which includes Bellmont Elementary.
$13,918
Per student
+15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~684 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Decatur on the city page.
Is Bellmont Elementary a good school?
Bellmont Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 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.
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