Enrollment
768
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain House, CA
Bethany Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethany Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141012109
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethany Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Mountain House · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethany Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, CA.
School address
District: Lammersville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060141012109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethany Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethany Elementary
Bethany Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mountain House, California, enrolling 768 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
Enrollment of 768 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 961 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #68, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lammersville Joint Unified spends $10,700 per pupil, 35% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mountain House's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hansen Elementary (930 students): Bethany Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 25.1:1).
Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Mountain House High (2,428 students) and Hansen Elementary (930 students) alongside Bethany Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bethany Elementary compares
Bethany Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
White 16.8%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Bethany Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lammersville Joint Unified, which includes Bethany Elementary.
$10,700
Per student
-35%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 39.9%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bethany Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain House High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hansen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julius Cordes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian Questa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicklund Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethany Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain House
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hansen Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Julius Cordes Elementary
Standard public school
877 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Sebastian Questa Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Wicklund Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Altamont Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bethany Elementary
How many students attend Bethany Elementary?
Bethany Elementary has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain House, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethany Elementary?
13.9% of students at Bethany Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethany Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethany Elementary is Asian at 47.8% of enrollment, in Mountain House, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethany Elementary?
Bethany Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethany Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain House?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mountain House on the city page.
Is Bethany Elementary a good school?
Bethany Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lammersville Joint Unified?
Besides Bethany Elementary, Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Mountain House High (2,428 students), Hansen Elementary (930 students), and Julius Cordes Elementary (877 students). See the Lammersville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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