- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellicott City, MD
Bellows Spring Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bellows Spring Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042001551
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellows Spring Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellows Spring Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellows Spring Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Bellows Spring Elementary held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 240042001551 · Ellicott City, MD Other · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 12.8:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Bellows Spring Elementary held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bellows Spring Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Bellows Spring Elementary
806 students
What this shows Bellows Spring Elementary reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellows Spring Elementary compares
Bellows Spring Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.0%
African American 31.8%
White 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Bellows Spring Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellows Spring Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellows Spring Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Ellicott City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Waverly Elementary
Standard public school
827 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Lane Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ilchester Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Worthington Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Homewood School
Alternative education program
109 students 2.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellows Spring Elementary
How many students attend Bellows Spring Elementary?
Bellows Spring Elementary has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellows Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellows Spring Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Bellows Spring Elementary?
23.3% of students at Bellows Spring Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellows Spring Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bellows Spring Elementary is Asian at 34.0% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellows Spring Elementary?
Bellows Spring Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Bellows Spring Elementary rank among schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellows Spring Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Ellicott City, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ellicott City on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Bellows Spring Elementary, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.