Serving 505 students in grades 3-5, Bellefontaine Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellefontaine Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Bellefontaine, OH, encompassing approximately 31.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellefontaine Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bellefontaine Intermediate School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellefontaine Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellefontaine Intermediate School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellefontaine Intermediate School's ranking?
Bellefontaine Intermediate School is ranked #1506 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bellefontaine Intermediate School often compared to?
Bellefontaine Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Logan Elementary School, Bellefontaine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Bellefontaine Intermediate School?
505 students attend Bellefontaine Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bellefontaine Intermediate School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellefontaine Intermediate School?
Bellefontaine Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellefontaine Intermediate School offer ?
Bellefontaine Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellefontaine Intermediate School part of?
Bellefontaine Intermediate School is part of Bellefontaine City School District.
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