- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel Park, PA
Bethel Memorial El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Memorial El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420351000055
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Memorial El Sch earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Bethel Park · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Memorial El Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Memorial El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, PA.
School address
District: Bethel Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420351000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Bethel Memorial El Sch grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 420351000055 · Bethel Park, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 15.5:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students)
Bethel Memorial El Sch grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bethel Memorial El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Park Hs
Bethel Park Hs
1,244 students
- Independence M
Independence Ms
602 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
597 students
- Abraham Lincol 348
Abraham Lincoln El Sch
348 students
- This school 342
Bethel Memorial El Sch
342 students
- Benjamin Frank 338
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
338 students
What this shows Bethel Memorial El Sch reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Memorial El Sch compares
Bethel Memorial El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,188
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Bethel Memorial El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Park Sd reports $21,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Memorial El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Memorial El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Bethel Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
Standard public school
597 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Standard public school
338 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
George Washington El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
William Penn El Sch
Standard public school
212 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Memorial El Sch
How many students attend Bethel Memorial El Sch?
Bethel Memorial El Sch has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Memorial El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Memorial El Sch is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Memorial El Sch?
15.8% of students at Bethel Memorial El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Memorial El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Memorial El Sch is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Bethel Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Memorial El Sch?
Bethel Memorial El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel Memorial El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bethel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Memorial El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bethel Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Park Sd?
Besides Bethel Memorial El Sch, Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students), Independence Ms (602 students), and Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms (597 students). See the Bethel Park Sd district page for the complete list.