Enrollment
459
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethany Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethany Elementary
Bethany Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Reidsville, North Carolina, enrolling 459 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Reidsville's public schools, it stands alongside Williamsburg Elementary (497 students): Bethany Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.6:1).
Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students) and John M Morehead High (771 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Schools, which includes Bethany Elementary.
$12,295
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 60.4%
Federal 23.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bethany Elementary a good school?
Bethany Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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