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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,205 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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,205 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bellefontaine City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 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
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
66 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,712 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
78%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
272 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
172
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,704 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,772 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,704
$17,216
Spending / Student
$13,772
$17,164
Best Bellefontaine City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellefontaine High School
Magnet 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
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Bellefontaine Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Bellefontaine Middle School
Magnet 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
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellefontaine City School District?
Bellefontaine City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,205 students.
What is the rank of Bellefontaine City School District?
Bellefontaine City School District is ranked #405 out of 927 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 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bellefontaine City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,772 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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