John R Rodger Elementary School in Bellaire, MI

At a glance

Reported students

119

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

9.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

5th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

129.5

John R Rodger Elementary School: 119 reported students.

State peer staffing position

11th percentile

12.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 125
Teachers (FTE): 8
Student–teacher ratio: 15.6:1

What the reported data says about John R Rodger Elementary School

John R Rodger Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bellaire. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Bellaire Public Schools. NCES reports 119 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.4%) and multiracial (2.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking John R Rodger Elementary School

1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 20%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 52.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92.4%
Hispanic1.7%
Black1.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bellaire MiddleHigh School

High · Grades 06–12

140 reported students

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Public schools near John R Rodger Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bellaire MiddleHigh School High · Bellaire Public Schools	06–12	140	0.4 mi
Central Lake Public Schools Other · Central Lake Public Schools	PK–12	223	6.5 mi
Mancelona High School High · Mancelona Public Schools	09–12	243	9.3 mi
Mancelona Elementary School Elementary · Mancelona Public Schools	PK–04	288	9.3 mi
Mancelona Middle School Middle · Mancelona Public Schools	05–08	242	9.5 mi

Frequently asked questions about John R Rodger Elementary School

What grades does John R Rodger Elementary School serve?

John R Rodger Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bellaire Public Schools.

How many students attend John R Rodger Elementary School?

John R Rodger Elementary School reported 119 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 125 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at John R Rodger Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 119 students and 9.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is John R Rodger Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

John R Rodger Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bellaire Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of John R Rodger Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

52.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is John R Rodger Elementary School in?

John R Rodger Elementary School is part of Bellaire Public Schools, based in Bellaire, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near John R Rodger Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bellaire MiddleHigh School (0.4 mi), Central Lake Public Schools (6.5 mi), Mancelona High School (9.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.