- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180768001314
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 61
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Bellmont Senior High School held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180768001314 · Decatur, IN High · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellmont Elementary (684 students)
Bellmont Senior High School held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bellmont Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellmont Eleme
Bellmont Elementary
684 students
- This school
Bellmont Senior High School
613 students
- Bellmont Middl
Bellmont Middle School
274 students
What this shows Bellmont Senior High School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellmont Senior High School compares
Bellmont Senior High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high 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 (~613 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
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 61/100 (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 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.
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.