- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gloucester, VA
Bethel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510162001616
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gloucester, VA.
School address
District: Gloucester County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510162001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bethel Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510162001616 · Gloucester, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 13.4:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gloucester High (1,547 students)
Bethel Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bethel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gloucester Hig
Gloucester High
1,547 students
- Page Middle 573
Page Middle
573 students
- Peasley Middle 565
Peasley Middle
565 students
- Botetourt Elem 505
Botetourt Elementary
505 students
- This school 494
Bethel Elementary
494 students
- Abingdon Eleme 455
Abingdon Elementary
455 students
What this shows Bethel Elementary reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Elementary compares
Bethel Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 15% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$14,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Bethel Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester County Public Schools reports $14,604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peasley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Botetourt Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abingdon 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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Gloucester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Elementary
How many students attend Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gloucester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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?
66.5% of students at Bethel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Elementary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Gloucester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 schools in Gloucester?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gloucester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gloucester on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester County Public Schools?
Besides Bethel Elementary, Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Gloucester High (1,547 students), Page Middle (573 students), and Peasley Middle (565 students). See the Gloucester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.