Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bellflower Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellflower Elementary School serves the west part of Mentor, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellflower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bellflower Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellflower Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellflower Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#639 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)9.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Bellflower Elementary School's ranking?
Bellflower Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bellflower Elementary School often compared to?
Bellflower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Bellflower Elementary School?
465 students attend Bellflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bellflower Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellflower Elementary School?
Bellflower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellflower Elementary School offer ?
Bellflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellflower Elementary School part of?
Bellflower Elementary School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.
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