Enrollment
202
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellview Elementary School
Bellview Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eastpointe, Michigan, enrolling 202 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Bellview Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 28% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 202 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 202 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Eastpointe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescentwood Elementary School (195 students): Bellview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 10.8:1).
Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students) and Forest Park Elementary School (356 students) alongside Bellview Elementary 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 Bellview Elementary School compares
Bellview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastpointe Community Schools, which includes Bellview Elementary School.
$14,332
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 46.5%
Federal 25.7%
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 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
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bellview Elementary School a good school?
Bellview Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan 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 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.
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