- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Decatur, IN
Bellmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bellmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180768001313
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellmont Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellmont Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellmont Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Decatur, IN.
School address
District: North Adams Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180768001313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bellmont Middle School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180768001313 · Decatur, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 11.4:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellmont Elementary (684 students)
Bellmont Middle School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bellmont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellmont Eleme
Bellmont Elementary
684 students
- Bellmont Senio
Bellmont Senior High School
613 students
- This school
Bellmont Middle School
274 students
What this shows Bellmont Middle School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellmont Middle School compares
Bellmont Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Bellmont Middle School is less mixed than 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmont Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellmont Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellmont Middle School'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
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellmont Middle School
How many students attend Bellmont Middle School?
Bellmont Middle School has 274 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Decatur, IN. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% 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 Middle School?
52.4% of students at Bellmont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bellmont Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Decatur, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellmont Middle School?
Bellmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellmont Middle School rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellmont Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, North Adams Community Schools also operates Bellmont Elementary (684 students) and Bellmont Senior High School (613 students). See the North Adams Community Schools district page for the complete list.