- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, NC
Bethlehem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370009000029
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethlehem Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bethlehem Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370009000029 · Taylorsville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 16.1:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
Bethlehem Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bethlehem Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- This school 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- Hiddenite Elem 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- Wittenburg Ele 294
Wittenburg Elementary
294 students
What this shows Bethlehem Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethlehem Elementary compares
Bethlehem Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Bethlehem Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethlehem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wittenburg Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethlehem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Taylorsville
2 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Elementary
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary?
Bethlehem Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethlehem Elementary?
49.3% of students at Bethlehem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethlehem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bethlehem Elementary is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem Elementary?
Bethlehem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Taylorsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander County Schools?
Besides Bethlehem Elementary, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and West Alexander Middle (467 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.