Bellville Elementary School

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bellville Elementary School, located at 195 School St in Bellville, Ohio, is a key educational institution serving the Clear Fork Valley Local School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. As a primary school, it serves as a critical bridge for young students, typically covering grades K-4, and focuses on preparing them for the more advanced curriculum they will encounter as they transition into the middle school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bellville Elementary is integrated into the small-town character of Bellville, often benefiting from strong parental involvement and community support. The school administration and teaching staff strive to create a safe, supportive atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and active learning. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities and character-building initiatives, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

400

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	7
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
371 (92.7%)
Two or More
12 (3.0%)
Hispanic
7 (1.8%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clear Fork Valley Local
Phone:	(419)886-3244
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 63