- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silverton, OR
Bethany Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Bethany Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411145000829Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethany Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethany Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Charter School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bethany Charter School grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 411145000829 · Silverton, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
136 enr · 27.2:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (1,262 students)
Bethany Charter School grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Bethany Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
1,262 students
- Silverton Midd 425
Silverton Middle School
425 students
- Robert Frost E 349
Robert Frost Elementary School
349 students
- Mark Twain Ele 314
Mark Twain Elementary
314 students
- Butte Creek El 303
Butte Creek Elementary School
303 students
- This school 136
Bethany Charter School
136 students
What this shows Bethany Charter School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethany Charter School compares
Bethany Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 55% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 17% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Oregon - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Bethany Charter School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Falls Sd 4j reports $16,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethany Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethany Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Silverton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Victor Point Elementary School
Standard public school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Central Howell Elementary School
Standard public school
160 students 20:1 students per teacher
Silver Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
119 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Community Roots School
Standard public school
99 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethany Charter School
How many students attend Bethany Charter School?
Bethany Charter School has 136 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silverton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Charter School is 27.2:1, which is 55% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethany Charter School?
61.9% of students at Bethany Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethany Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Bethany Charter School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Silverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethany Charter School?
Bethany Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethany Charter School rank among elementary schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Charter School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Silverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Bethany Charter School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Silverton Middle School (425 students), and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.