- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethel, VT
Bethel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500042600036
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Vermont schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 124
- students enrolled
Bethel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White River Unified School District #79 · Vermont
NCES ID 500042600036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bethel Elementary School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 500042600036 · Bethel, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 10.3:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: White River Valley High School (224 students)
Bethel Elementary School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Bethel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Va
White River Valley High School
224 students
- South Royalton
South Royalton Elementary School
168 students
- White River Va
White River Valley Middle School
133 students
- This school
Bethel Elementary School
124 students
What this shows Bethel Elementary School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Elementary School compares
Bethel Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 34% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Vermont - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$16,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Bethel Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for White River Unified School District #79 reports $16,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Royalton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White River Valley Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Elementary School
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethel, VT. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 34% 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 School?
37.0% of students at Bethel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Elementary School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Bethel, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in White River Unified School District #79?
Besides Bethel Elementary School, White River Unified School District #79 also operates White River Valley High School (224 students), South Royalton Elementary School (168 students), and White River Valley Middle School (133 students). See the White River Unified School District #79 district page for the complete list.