- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blythewood, SC
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450339000966
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Blythewood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel-Hanberry Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Blythewood, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450339000966 · Blythewood, SC Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 13.9:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school 711
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
711 students
What this shows Bethel-Hanberry Elementary reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel-Hanberry Elementary compares
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 25% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,024
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 711 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
White 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel-Hanberry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel-Hanberry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Blythewood
3 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
How many students attend Bethel-Hanberry Elementary?
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blythewood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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-Hanberry Elementary?
55.7% of students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel-Hanberry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Blythewood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary?
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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-Hanberry Elementary rank among schools in Blythewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel-Hanberry Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Blythewood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blythewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Bethel-Hanberry Elementary, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.