Enrollment
556
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee, OK
Bethel Es
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400423000132
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Es earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Shawnee · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 556
- students enrolled
Bethel Es has class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Es ranks #2 of 6 schools in Shawnee, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethel Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethel Es
Bethel Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shawnee, Oklahoma, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bethel spends $9,014 per pupil, 28% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shawnee's public schools, it stands alongside Grove Public School (539 students): Bethel Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.3:1).
Bethel also operates Bethel Hs (349 students) and Bethel Ms (255 students) alongside Bethel Es.
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 Es compares
Bethel Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$9,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 67.3%
Two or More 18.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Bethel Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel, which includes Bethel Es.
$9,014
Per student
-28%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 57.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Shawnee
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grove Public School
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
North Rock Creek Es
Standard public school
458 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
South Rock Creek Public School
Standard public school
418 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Ec Ctr
Standard public school
350 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Grove Public School
Standard public school
198 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bethel Es
How many students attend Bethel Es?
Bethel Es has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Es is 17.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Es?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Es is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Shawnee, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Es?
Bethel Es has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Es rank among schools in Shawnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Es ranks #2 of 6 schools in Shawnee, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shawnee on the city page.
Is Bethel Es a good school?
Bethel Es earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma 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 Bethel?
Besides Bethel Es, Bethel also operates Bethel Hs (349 students) and Bethel Ms (255 students). See the Bethel district page for the complete list.
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