- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredericktown, PA
Bethlehem-Center El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem-Center El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420360006975
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem-Center El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fredericktown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethlehem-Center El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem-Center El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fredericktown, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem-Center Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420360006975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Bethlehem-Center El Sch grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 420360006975 · Fredericktown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 16.7:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethlehem-Center Shs (448 students)
Bethlehem-Center El Sch grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bethlehem-Center El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bethlehem-Center El Sch
483 students
- Bethlehem-Cent
Bethlehem-Center Shs
448 students
- Bethlehem-Cent
Bethlehem-Center Ms
242 students
What this shows Bethlehem-Center El Sch reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethlehem-Center El Sch compares
Bethlehem-Center 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Bethlehem-Center El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethlehem-Center Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethlehem-Center El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem-Center Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem-Center Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethlehem-Center El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem-Center El Sch
How many students attend Bethlehem-Center El Sch?
Bethlehem-Center El Sch has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredericktown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem-Center El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem-Center El Sch is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethlehem-Center El Sch?
47.4% of students at Bethlehem-Center El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethlehem-Center El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bethlehem-Center El Sch is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Fredericktown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem-Center El Sch?
Bethlehem-Center El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Bethlehem-Center El Sch rank among public schools in Fredericktown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem-Center El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fredericktown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bethlehem-Center Sd?
Besides Bethlehem-Center El Sch, Bethlehem-Center Sd also operates Bethlehem-Center Shs (448 students) and Bethlehem-Center Ms (242 students). See the Bethlehem-Center Sd district page for the complete list.