Enrollment
354
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Fork Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Fork Middle School
Clear Fork Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bellville, Ohio, enrolling 354 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Bellville Elementary School (400 students) alongside Clear Fork Middle 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 Clear Fork Middle School compares
Clear Fork Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Fork Valley Local, which includes Clear Fork Middle 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 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bellville on the city page.
Is Clear Fork Middle School a good school?
Clear Fork Middle School earns 48/100 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 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.
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