- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tipp City, OH
Bethel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390486103313
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Tipp City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Tipp City, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bethel Elementary School held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 390486103313 · Tipp City, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 21:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Middle School (526 students)
Bethel Elementary School held near 932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bethel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bethel Elementary School
944 students
- Bethel Middle
Bethel Middle School
526 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
521 students
What this shows Bethel Elementary School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Elementary School compares
Bethel Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$9,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 944 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 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.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Bethel Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Local reports $9,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Tipp City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~944 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Elementary School
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has 944 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tipp City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 932 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Bethel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Elementary School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Tipp City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Tipp City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Tipp City, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tipp City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Local?
Besides Bethel Elementary School, Bethel Local also operates Bethel Middle School (526 students) and Bethel High School (521 students). See the Bethel Local district page for the complete list.