- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellbrook, OH
Stephen Bell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Bell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390472702828
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Bell Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bellbrook · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Bell Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Bell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, OH.
School address
District: Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390472702828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Stephen Bell Elementary School grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 390472702828 · Bellbrook, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 16.7:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellbrook High School (843 students)
Stephen Bell Elementary School grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Stephen Bell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellbrook High
Bellbrook High School
843 students
- Bell Creek Int
Bell Creek Intermediate School
682 students
- Bellbrook Midd
Bellbrook Middle School
665 students
- This school
Stephen Bell Elementary School
535 students
What this shows Stephen Bell Elementary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Bell Elementary School compares
Stephen Bell Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,956
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Stephen Bell Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local reports $12,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen Bell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellbrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Creek Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Bell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellbrook
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Bell Elementary School
How many students attend Stephen Bell Elementary School?
Stephen Bell Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellbrook, OH. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Bell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Bell Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher 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 Stephen Bell Elementary School?
11.1% of students at Stephen Bell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Bell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Bell Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Bellbrook, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Bell Elementary School?
Stephen Bell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen Bell Elementary School rank among public schools in Bellbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Bell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, 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 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local?
Besides Stephen Bell Elementary School, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local also operates Bellbrook High School (843 students), Bell Creek Intermediate School (682 students), and Bellbrook Middle School (665 students). See the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local district page for the complete list.