- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Bethany Based School
Federal NCES profile for Bethany Based School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644000878
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethany Based School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethany Based School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Based School ranks #1 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bethany Based School shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261644000878 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Bethany Based School shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bethany Based School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- This school 12
Bethany Based School
12 students
What this shows Bethany Based School reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethany Based School compares
Bethany Based School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 8.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Bethany Based School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethany Based School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethany Based School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~12 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bethany Based School
How many students attend Bethany Based School?
Bethany Based School has 12 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Based School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Based School is 6:1, which is 66% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethany Based School?
38.9% of students at Bethany Based School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethany Based School?
The largest demographic group at Bethany Based School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethany Based School?
Bethany Based School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bethany Based School rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Based School ranks #1 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Bethany Based School, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Harrison Park Academy (708 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.