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Bellefontaine City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,222 students in Bellefontaine City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bellefontaine City School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
2,222 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Bellefontaine City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
71 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,724 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
78%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
267 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
172
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,667 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,584
$17,222
Spending / Student
$13,667
$17,170
Best Bellefontaine City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellefontaine High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 E Lake Ave
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 593-0545
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 593-0545
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 N Park St
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 592-5646
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 592-5646
Grades: 3-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Bellefontaine Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ludlow Rd
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4331
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-4331
Grades: PK-2
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Bellefontaine Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Ludlow Rd
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 593-9010
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 593-9010
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellefontaine City School District?
Bellefontaine City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,222 students.
What is the rank of Bellefontaine City School District?
Bellefontaine City School District is ranked #406 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellefontaine City School District?
78% of Bellefontaine City School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellefontaine City School District?
Bellefontaine City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bellefontaine City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,667 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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