- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reidsville, NC
Bethany Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethany Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370399001591
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethany Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Reidsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethany Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Reidsville, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bethany Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370399001591 · Reidsville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 14.8:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
Bethany Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bethany Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- This school
Bethany Elementary
459 students
What this shows Bethany Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethany Elementary compares
Bethany Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Bethany Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Reidsville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williamsburg Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Wentworth Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Monroeton Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 17:1 students per teacher
South End Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
The Score Center
Alternative education program
32 students 4.6:1 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethany Elementary
How many students attend Bethany Elementary?
Bethany Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reidsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Elementary?
38.5% of students at Bethany Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethany Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethany Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Reidsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethany Elementary?
Bethany Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethany Elementary rank among schools in Reidsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Reidsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reidsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Bethany Elementary, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.