- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastpointe, MI
Bellview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261245004948
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellview Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eastpointe Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261245004948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bellview Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261245004948 · Eastpointe, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 12.6:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastpointe High School (624 students)
Bellview Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bellview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastpointe Hig
Eastpointe High School
624 students
- Forest Park El
Forest Park Elementary School
356 students
- Pleasantview
Pleasantview Elementary School
311 students
- Eastpointe Mid
Eastpointe Middle School
295 students
- This school 202
Bellview Elementary School
202 students
- Crescentwood E 195
Crescentwood Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Bellview Elementary School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellview Elementary School compares
Bellview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.2%
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
$17,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.2%
White 10.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Bellview Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Eastpointe Community Schools reports $17,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastpointe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescentwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Eastpointe
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellview Elementary School
How many students attend Bellview Elementary School?
Bellview Elementary School has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastpointe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellview Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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 Bellview Elementary School?
82.1% of students at Bellview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellview Elementary School is African American at 75.2% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellview Elementary School?
Bellview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Eastpointe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eastpointe on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastpointe Community Schools?
Besides Bellview Elementary School, Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students), Forest Park Elementary School (356 students), and Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students). See the Eastpointe Community Schools district page for the complete list.