- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thompson Station, TN
Bethesda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethesda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453001801
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethesda Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thompson Station · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 561
- students enrolled
Bethesda Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethesda Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thompson Station, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Bethesda Elementary shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 470453001801 · Thompson Station, TN Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Bethesda Elementary shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bethesda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 561
Bethesda Elementary
561 students
What this shows Bethesda Elementary reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethesda Elementary compares
Bethesda Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Asian 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Bethesda Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethesda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethesda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Thompson Station
1 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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethesda Elementary
How many students attend Bethesda Elementary?
Bethesda Elementary has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thompson Station, TN. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethesda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethesda Elementary is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Thompson Station, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethesda Elementary?
Bethesda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bethesda Elementary rank among public schools in Thompson Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethesda Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thompson Station, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Bethesda Elementary, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.