Excellent
#328 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 10% in state
Bellefontaine Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellefontaine City · Bellefontaine, OH
A Bellefontaine City elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Ludlow Rd, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
- Math 77% proficient (2012)
- Reading 87% proficient (2012)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bellefontaine Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bellefontaine Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated903/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellefontaine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,217
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bellefontaine City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bellefontaine Elementary School is listed in Bellefontaine City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellefontaine Elementary School
Bellefontaine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellefontaine, OH, part of Bellefontaine City, serving approximately 597 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellefontaine Elementary School
What grades does Bellefontaine Elementary School serve?
Bellefontaine Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bellefontaine Elementary School?
Bellefontaine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine Elementary School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellefontaine Elementary School rank in OH?
Bellefontaine Elementary School ranks #328 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Bellefontaine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellefontaine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bellefontaine Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellefontaine Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Bellefontaine Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bellefontaine Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellefontaine Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bellefontaine Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellefontaine Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Bellefontaine Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (937) 599-4331
- Area population (ZIP 43311)
- 20,074
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43311; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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