Enrollment
388
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clover, SC
Bethany Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethany Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450384001124
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethany Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Clover · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethany Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Clover, SC.
School address
District: York 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450384001124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethany Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethany Elementary
Bethany Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clover, South Carolina, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 388 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clover's public schools, it stands alongside Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students): Bethany Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students) and Oakridge Middle (1,146 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 South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 27% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 16% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 85.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Bethany Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 02, which includes Bethany Elementary.
$13,027
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 40.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Clover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crowders Creek Elementary
Standard public school
1,104 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Larne Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 12:1 students per teacher
Griggs Road Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Kinard Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Bethel Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bethany Elementary
How many students attend Bethany Elementary?
Bethany Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clover, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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?
53.8% of students at Bethany Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethany Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethany Elementary is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Clover, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethany Elementary?
Bethany Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Clover?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Clover, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clover on the city page.
Is Bethany Elementary a good school?
Bethany Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina 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 York 02?
Besides Bethany Elementary, York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students), Oakridge Middle (1,146 students), and Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students). See the York 02 district page for the complete list.
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