- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Bethany Elementary shrank from 882 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 060141012109 · Mountain House, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 22.6:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain House High (2,428 students)
Bethany Elementary shrank from 882 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bethany Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain House
Mountain House High
2,428 students
- Hansen Element 930
Hansen Elementary
930 students
- Julius Cordes 877
Julius Cordes Elementary
877 students
- Sebastian Ques 822
Sebastian Questa Elementary
822 students
- This school 768
Bethany Elementary
768 students
- Wicklund Eleme 689
Wicklund Elementary
689 students
What this shows Bethany Elementary reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethany Elementary compares
Bethany Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Lammersville Joint Unified reports $11,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~768 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), down 95.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.