- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, NC
Bethel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370204000579
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Canton, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bethel Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370204000579 · Canton, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High (873 students)
Bethel Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bethel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscola High
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- This school
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- Hazelwood Elem
Hazelwood Elementary
490 students
What this shows Bethel Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Elementary compares
Bethel 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,458
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Bethel Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Elementary
How many students attend Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Bethel Elementary?
99.2% of students at Bethel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Canton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Bethel Elementary rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Canton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Bethel Elementary, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.