Enrollment
353
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clover, SC
Bethel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450384001125
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Clover · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel 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, Bethel Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Clover, SC.
School address
District: York 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450384001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethel Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethel Elementary
Bethel Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clover, South Carolina, enrolling 353 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 353 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Clover's public schools, it stands alongside Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students): Bethel 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 Bethel 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 Bethel Elementary compares
Bethel 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 | 25.0% | ▼ 66% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
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
10.2%
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
$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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Bethel 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 Bethel 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 Bethel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 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
Bethany Elementary
Standard public school
388 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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bethel Elementary
How many students attend Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clover, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel 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 Bethel Elementary?
25.0% of students at Bethel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Elementary is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Clover, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Bethel Elementary rank among schools in Clover?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Elementary ranks #1 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 Bethel Elementary a good school?
Bethel Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of 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 Bethel 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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