- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bellville Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390494103580 · Bellville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 15.4:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Fork High School (412 students)
Bellville Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Fork Hig
Clear Fork High School
412 students
- This school
Bellville Elementary School
400 students
- Clear Fork Mid
Clear Fork Middle School
354 students
- Butler Element
Butler Elementary School
252 students
- Clear Fork Val 54
Clear Fork Valley Preschool
54 students
What this shows Bellville Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellville Elementary School compares
Bellville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Clear Fork Valley Local reports $13,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.