Enrollment
613
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, IN
Bellmont Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bellmont Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180768001314
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellmont Senior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellmont Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellmont Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Decatur, IN.
School address
District: North Adams Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180768001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellmont Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellmont Senior High School
Bellmont Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Decatur, Indiana, enrolling 613 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 405 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Adams Community Schools also operates Bellmont Elementary (684 students) and Bellmont Middle School (274 students) alongside Bellmont Senior High School.
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 Senior High School compares
Bellmont Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Bellmont Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Adams Community Schools, which includes Bellmont Senior High School.
$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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmont Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellmont Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellmont Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high 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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bellmont Senior High School
How many students attend Bellmont Senior High School?
Bellmont Senior High School has 613 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Senior High School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Senior High School?
29.6% of students at Bellmont Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellmont Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bellmont Senior High School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Decatur, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellmont Senior High School?
Bellmont Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellmont Senior High School rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellmont Senior High School ranks #1 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 Senior High School a good school?
Bellmont Senior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. 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 Senior High School, North Adams Community Schools also operates Bellmont Elementary (684 students) and Bellmont Middle School (274 students). See the North Adams Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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