At a glance
Reported students
616
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
560.5
Bellefontaine Elementary School: 616 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 498
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Bellefontaine Elementary School
Bellefontaine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Bellefontaine. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bellefontaine City. NCES reports 616 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (74%) and multiracial (13.3%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bellefontaine Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White74%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.3%
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
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.
Other schools in Bellefontaine City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
505 reported students
Bellefontaine High School
High · Grades 09–12
643 reported students
Bellefontaine Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
465 reported students
Public schools near Bellefontaine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine Middle School Middle · Bellefontaine City | 06–08 | 465 | 0.2 mi |
| Bellefontaine High School High · Bellefontaine City | 09–12 | 643 | 0.6 mi |
| Bellefontaine Intermediate School Elementary · Bellefontaine City | 03–05 | 505 | 1.6 mi |
| Benjamin Logan Elementary School Elementary · Benjamin Logan Local | KG–04 | 587 | 6.3 mi |
| West Liberty-Salem Elementary School Elementary · West Liberty-Salem Local | KG–05 | 480 | 9 mi |
| Riverside Elementary School Elementary · Riverside Local | PK–06 | 327 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bellefontaine Elementary School
What grades does Bellefontaine Elementary School serve?
Bellefontaine Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bellefontaine City.
How many students attend Bellefontaine Elementary School?
Bellefontaine Elementary School reported 616 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 498 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 616 students and 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bellefontaine Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bellefontaine Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bellefontaine City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bellefontaine Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bellefontaine Elementary School in?
Bellefontaine Elementary School is part of Bellefontaine City, based in Bellefontaine, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bellefontaine Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bellefontaine Middle School (0.2 mi), Bellefontaine High School (0.6 mi), Bellefontaine Intermediate School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.