Enrollment
400
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellville, OH
Bellville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bellville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390494103580
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellville Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bellville · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellville Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bellville, OH.
School address
District: Clear Fork Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494103580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellville Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellville Elementary School
Bellville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bellville, Ohio, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 674 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Clear Fork Valley Local spends $11,780 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clear Fork Valley Local also operates Clear Fork High School (412 students) and Clear Fork Middle School (354 students) alongside Bellville 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 Bellville Elementary School compares
Bellville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
White 92.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Bellville Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Fork Valley Local, which includes Bellville Elementary School.
$11,780
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 Bellville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Fork Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Fork Valley Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 54:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bellville Elementary School
How many students attend Bellville Elementary School?
Bellville Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellville Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Bellville Elementary School?
22.2% of students at Bellville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bellville Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Bellville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellville Elementary School?
Bellville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Bellville Elementary School rank among public schools in Bellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bellville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bellville on the city page.
Is Bellville Elementary School a good school?
Bellville Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Clear Fork Valley Local?
Besides Bellville Elementary School, Clear Fork Valley Local also operates Clear Fork High School (412 students), Clear Fork Middle School (354 students), and Butler Elementary School (252 students). See the Clear Fork Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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