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Bellefontaine Elementary School

1001 Ludlow Rd
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bellefontaine Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
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 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bellefontaine Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bellefontaine Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
(12-13)
75-79%
76%
(12-13)
85-89%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bellefontaine Elementary School often compared to?
Bellefontaine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Logan Elementary School, West Liberty-salem Elementary School, Indian Lake 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?
597 students attend Bellefontaine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bellefontaine Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellefontaine Elementary School?
Bellefontaine Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellefontaine Elementary School part of?
Bellefontaine Elementary School is part of Bellefontaine City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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