- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bethel Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 450384001125 · Clover, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 11.4:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover High (2,713 students)
Bethel Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bethel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover High
Clover High
2,713 students
- Oakridge Middl
Oakridge Middle
1,146 students
- Crowders Creek
Crowders Creek Elementary
1,104 students
- Clover Middle 969
Clover Middle
969 students
- Oakridge Eleme 818
Oakridge Elementary
818 students
- This school 353
Bethel Elementary
353 students
What this shows Bethel Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Elementary compares
Bethel Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for York 02 reports $13,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, 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 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.
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.