- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellville, OH
Clear Fork Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Fork Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390494102764
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Fork Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bellville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 354
- students enrolled
Clear Fork Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Fork Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellville, OH.
School address
District: Clear Fork Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494102764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Clear Fork Middle School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 390494102764 · Bellville, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Fork High School (412 students)
Clear Fork Middle School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Clear Fork Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Fork Hig
Clear Fork High School
412 students
- Bellville Elem
Bellville Elementary School
400 students
- This school
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 Clear Fork Middle School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Fork Middle School compares
Clear Fork Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$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
14
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Clear Fork Middle 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 Clear Fork Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellville Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Fork Valley Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Fork Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 54:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Fork Middle School
How many students attend Clear Fork Middle School?
Clear Fork Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Fork Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Fork Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Bellville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Fork Middle School?
Clear Fork Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Clear Fork Middle School rank among public schools in Bellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Fork Middle School ranks #2 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 Clear Fork Middle School, Clear Fork Valley Local also operates Clear Fork High School (412 students), Bellville Elementary School (400 students), and Butler Elementary School (252 students). See the Clear Fork Valley Local district page for the complete list.