Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bellefontaine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellefontaine Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bellefontaine Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bellefontaine Elementary School often compared to?
Bellefontaine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Logan Elementary School, Indian Lake Elementary School, West Liberty-salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Bellefontaine Elementary School?
557 students attend Bellefontaine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bellefontaine Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellefontaine Elementary School?
Bellefontaine Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellefontaine Elementary School offer ?
Bellefontaine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bellefontaine Elementary School part of?
Bellefontaine Elementary School is part of Bellefontaine City School District.
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